Darren
Origin and Meaning
The name Darren is a boy's name of irish and english origin meaning “great”.
Darren is a strong, confident name with Irish and English roots. It's believed to derive from the Old Irish word 'dairine', meaning 'great', or from the English 'darn', a term borrowed from the Welsh. This name saw a rise in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, aided by the TV show 'Bewitched', featuring a character named Darrin. Darren can be spelled in various ways, such as Darin or Daryn, but this spelling remains the classic choice.
At a Glance
| Origin | irish, english |
| Gender | Boy |
| Meaning | great |
| Popularity | ★★★☆☆ (6/10) |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Starts with | D |
| Styles | classic, popular |
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