US Popularity:1771
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Oak tree; Of Airelle
With the name Darren, you can combine greatness with Gaelic heritage. This popular gender-neutral name is of Irish origin, possibly from Darragh, and means "oak tree." This majestic tree is sacred in Celtic mythology and is a symbol of strength and longevity. The name is also considered a variant of the name Darrell, meaning "of Airelle," which is French for cranberry plant.

Darren Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Darren is currently #971 on The Bump
Boy:Darren is currently #254 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Darren is currently #1771 in U.S. births
Boy:Darren is currently #605 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1771
in 2022
- 104
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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