Darrow vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrow

Boy #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,119
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Dar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darrow Rank #4,119
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4119 for Darrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrow ___

  • Darrow James
  • Darrow Lee
  • Darrow Cole
  • Darrow Grant
  • Darrow Lane
  • Darrow Reid

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrow

Marlowe Harlow Greer Cormac Lennox

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrow or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Darrow at #4119 in the United States.

What do Darrow and Imari mean?

Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Darrow and Imari boy or girl names?

Darrow is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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