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At a Glance
- 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
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
DAR-uhIPA /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.
Names Like Darragh
These names have followed a similar path to Darragh in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Darragh mean?
Oak (from Irish dair/darach ‘oak’, via a surname meaning ‘descendant of black oak’). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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