Darren: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
20th-century coinage (English/Irish, possibly linked to a Welsh place name)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
DAR-en

Darren is a 20th-century coinage (English/Irish, possibly linked to a Welsh place name) boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Darren

Origin: 20th-century coinage (English/Irish, possibly linked to a Welsh place name).

A common claim: Darren is said to mean 'oak tree' (and sometimes 'great') Actually: The 'oak' link is only one unconfirmed possibility for this 20th-century coinage, and there's no support for 'great.' The name's popularity is better explained by the TV character Darrin from Bewitched.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Darren

DAR-enIPA /ˈdærən/

Popularity of Darren

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