Darragh vs Geoffrey
Darragh and Geoffreycompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2022, Darragh was ranked #17 and Geoffrey #779 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 1997, Darragh was ranked #88 and Geoffrey #271 among boys in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2024, Darragh was ranked #1402 and Geoffrey #2443 among boys in England and Wales.
Darragh and Geoffrey over time
Darragh and Geoffrey appear together in 2 published lists, across 74 years of shared records. Darragh held the stronger position in more years in 2 of them, Geoffrey in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 1 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1971, Darragh moved ahead of Geoffrey in Republic of Ireland · Boys — #135 and #126 the year before became #120 and #123.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Darragh and Geoffrey changed places 7 times in England and Wales · Boys between 1996 and 2024, ending at #1402 and #2443.
- Longest-running competitions
Darragh and Geoffrey were both ranked in Republic of Ireland · Boys for 45 years, from 1965 to 2022, ending at #17 and #779.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Darragh #522 in 1997, Geoffrey #571 in 1998.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys45 shared years, 1965–2022
Darragh held the stronger position in 40 of those years, Geoffrey in 5.
Highest recorded here: Darragh #14 in 2009, Geoffrey #109 in 1969.
The order changed in 1971: Darragh moved ahead. In 1970 they stood at #135 and #126; by 1971 that had become #120 and #123.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Darragh #17, Geoffrey #779.
England and Wales · Boys29 shared years, 1996–2024
Darragh held the stronger position in 25 of those years, Geoffrey in 4.
Highest recorded here: Darragh #522 in 1997, Geoffrey #571 in 1998.
The order changed in 2019: Darragh moved ahead. In 2018 they stood at #1991 and #1533; by 2019 that had become #974 and #1986.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Darragh #1402, Geoffrey #2443.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Darragh
Pairs where Darragh shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Darragh vs Colin
In 1997 they stood at #88 and #96 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2021 they were #20 and #433.
Darragh · Colin · 21 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
- Darragh vs Barry
In 1997 they stood at #88 and #90 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2022 they were #26 and #414.
Darragh · Barry · 21 shared years, 1997–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- George vs Darragh
Over 61 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Darragh rose about as far as George fell — from #56 and #222 in 1965 to #112 and #19 in 2025.
George · Darragh · 61 shared years, 1965–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Darragh vs Jonathan
Over 61 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Darragh rose about as far as Jonathan fell — from #222 and #137 in 1965 to #19 and #223 in 2025.
Darragh · Jonathan · 61 shared years, 1965–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving Geoffrey
Pairs where Geoffrey shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Brian vs Geoffrey
Brian and Geoffrey changed places 13 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1952 and 1983, ending at #98 and #95.
Brian · Geoffrey · 32 shared years, 1952–1983 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Kevin vs Geoffrey
Kevin and Geoffrey changed places 13 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1952 and 1987, ending at #83 and #97.
Kevin · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- John vs Geoffrey
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — John #1 in 1952, Geoffrey #15 in 1952.
John · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Peaked in the same years
- Peter vs Geoffrey
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — Peter #1 in 1954, Geoffrey #15 in 1952.
Peter · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Peaked in the same years
Side by side
| Field | Darragh | Geoffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #19 (2025) | England and Wales · Boys #2443 (2024) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 74/100 | 76/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Darragh and Geoffrey both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE.
How each name got here
Darragh
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #222 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1965–2025
Highest recorded position: #11 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 2019 (recorded 1965–2025).
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #19 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Geoffrey
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #15 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1987
Highest recorded position: #15 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1987).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2024
Most recently recorded at #2443 among boys in England and Wales, in 2024.
England and Wales · Boys