Darragh

At a Glance: Name: Darragh – Meaning: oak (from Irish dair/darach 'oak', via a surname meaning 'descendant of black oak') – Origin: Irish – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: DAR-uh

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Darragh is an Irish name meaning oak, tracing back to the Irish dair or darach for 'oak' and passed down through a surname meaning 'descendant of black oak.' It's a name with real roots in the Irish language rather than a modern invention. If you're drawn to nature-rooted, Irish-language names, Darragh fits that mold directly.

Meaning & Origin of Darragh

Meaning: Oak (from Irish dair/darach 'oak', via a surname meaning 'descendant of black oak').

Origin: Irish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Darragh

Phonetic: DAR-uh   IPA: /ˈdɑːrə/

Popularity of Darragh

SSA records for Darragh run from 1956 to 2024, with its best-ever rank at #4937 back in 1956 (7 babies). By 2024 it had slipped to #6515, though slightly more babies (13) carried the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1956–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Darragh mean?

Oak (from Irish dair/darach ‘oak’, via a surname meaning ‘descendant of black oak’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Darragh)

How do you pronounce Darragh?

Darragh is pronounced DAR-uh (IPA: /ˈdɑːrə/).

Is Darragh a popular name right now?

Darragh peaked at #4937 in 1956 and is ranked #6515 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)

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