What origin is the name Darren?

Darren comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Darren a popular name?

Darren is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Darren?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Darren — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Darren

Q: Is Darren a rare name?

Yes. Darren does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Darren

Darren

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Darren is an irish boy's name meaning "Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched".

Parents who choose Darren pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Darren

Very rare in US records

What does Darren mean?

Darren is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched".

Is Darren a rare name?

Yes. Darren does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Darren

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Darren

Darren means "Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched" — these names share that spirit.