Darrin vs Lavon

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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Lavon

Boy #3,345 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, pure"

Origin: Hebrew lavan

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,345
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Vonne

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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Lavon Rank #3,345

Lavon is more popular, ranked #3345 vs #3404 for Darrin.

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

Lavon ___

  • Lavon James
  • Lavon Ray
  • Lavon Michael
  • Lavon Anthony
  • Lavon Earl
  • Lavon Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose Lavon

Devonte Marlon Damon Shavonne Latrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Lavon more popular?

Lavon is more popular, ranked #3345 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Lavon mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Lavon means "white, pure" (Hebrew lavan origin).

Are Darrin and Lavon boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Lavon is primarily a boy name.

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