Darrin vs Nevin

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

Playground Safety Score

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Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Nevin Rank #3,361

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 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

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Nevin more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Nevin mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Darrin and Nevin boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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