Darrin vs Koy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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Koy

Boy #3,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victorious people"

Origin: Greek via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch American Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,455
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Koy Rank #3,455

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 vs #3455 for Koy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Koy ___

  • Koy James
  • Koy Lee
  • Koy Ray
  • Koy Allen
  • Koy Wayne
  • Koy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Koy

Roy Troy Joy May Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Koy more popular?

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 compared to Koy at #3455 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Koy mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Koy means "victorious people" (Greek via Dutch origin).

Are Darrin and Koy boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Koy is primarily a boy name.

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