Darren name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: English, Old Greek, Irish and Gaelic

Usage: English, Welsh, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Darren

dare-in

Meaning: Greta, Oak Tree, Presumably Inspired By a Family Name and From Araines

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What does Darren mean?
Variations of Darren
Middle Names for Darren
How popular is Darren?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Darren
Sibling Names for Darren
Famous People Named Darren
Lists having Darren

What does Darren mean?

Darren means Greta, Oak Tree, Presumably Inspired By a Family Name or From Araines is used majorly in Telugu, Bengali, Welsh, Danish, Gujarati, Marathi, Finnish, Swedish, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Norwegian, Oriya and English.

Its origin is in Old Greek, Irish, Gaelic and English is bestowed upon both boys and girls.

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How do I pronounce Darren?

dare-in is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Darren.

Variants of Darren

Daren, Daran

Names that rhyme with Darren

How popular is the name Darren?

Darren was a very popular name in United States. Over 102543 babies have been named Darren since 1936. At the peak of its usage in 1965, 5936 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 52nd position.

However after 120 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 7 times Also, Darren was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 11654 babies have been given the given name in 30 years. At its zenith in 1966, 945 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position. After 30 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times

In England and Wales, Darren was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 2896 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Darren was a common name in Ireland. Over 10339 babies have been named Darren since 1966.

At the peak of its usage in 1988,. However after 54 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, In Queensland, Darren was once a common name since emerging in 1961 it has been given to over 5097 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1967,. After 29 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Darren was once a common name since emerging in 1966 it has been given to over 1206 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1968,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 6 times

Darren is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 640 on boy names chart when 80 babies were named Darren. There are over 1071 babies that have been given the name Darren in France.

Darren is an uncommon baby name in Belgium still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Darren is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Australia, Canada, Wales, Scotland, South Africa, Malaysia and Northern Ireland. At least, 400000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	985	222	0	0
2022	852	283	0	0
2021	804	302	0	0
2020	726	340	0	0
2019	683	373	0	0
2018	653	391	0	0
2017	585	463	12693	7
2016	547	528	0	0
2015	542	526	0	0
2014	494	568	0	0

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Darren in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	333	103	5	0
	157	5	5	0

What numerology tells about Darren?

You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions. Pressure forces you to get things done fast and you like it. You have a sharp focus and nothing slips your eye. You are truthful and prefer the cold truth over warm lies. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. You are a walking motivation and inspire people to take control over their lives and make the best of themselves.

Go through the following names similar to Darren

Cyr - The boy name Cyr is originated from Old Greek and Greek, Cyr means "Master or Lord"
Tamela - Particulary used in English outstanding, Tamela is used as a baby girl name has origin in Old Greek. Tamela is form of Pamela in English language. Also Tamela is form of Tamara in English language
Grete - Rare girl name Grete is of Old Greek origin, Grete means "The Pearl or Pearl" is used substantially in English and Swedish
Alexander - Predominant and Ever lasting unisex name Alexander means "Warrior or Helper or Defender of Mankind". It is rooted from English, Old Greek and Slavic is used prevalently in Tamil, English and Finnish
Theodorus - Largely used in Dutch, Finnish and Swedish, Theodorus is of Old Greek origin is used for baby boys. Theodorus is Latin cognate of The Greek Name Θεοδωρος Meaning Gift of God. Also Theodorus is equivalent of Tord in Latin language

Middle names for Darren

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Sibling Names for Darren

If you're looking for a name that perfectly complements "Darren" for your new bundle of joy, we've got you covered. Here is a list of sibling names that go well with Darren, ranging from classic to unique and trendy.

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Famous people named Darren

Darren Wershler, Canadian experimental poet
Darren Praznik, politician in Manitoba, Canada
Darren Gilford, Maltese former sprinter
Darren Ritchie, Scottish former long jumper
Darren Heath, motorsport photographer specialising
Darren Almond, English artist, based in London
Darren Jordon, British journalist working for the Al-Jazeera 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel
Darren Robinson, English cricket player
Darren Magee, Irish Gaelic footballer
Darren Siwes, Australian artist
Darren Watts, and the president of Hero Games
Darren Jackson, Scottish former footballer
Darren Balsley, current pitching coach at Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres franchise

Darren Atwater, publisher and restaurateur
Darren Williams, Australian novelist
Darren Braithwaite, retired British sprinter
Darren Rooney, gaelic football and hurling player
Darren Rowse, blogger, speaker
Darren Clark, Australian retired sprinter
Darren Copeland, electroacoustic music composer born June 18, 1968 in Bramalea, Ontario
Darren Dalton, American actor, screenwriter, and film producer
Darren O'Keeffe, Irish soccer player
Darren Schroeder, Small Press editor, critic, stand up comedian
Darren Shaw, former Scotland international rugby league footballer
Darren Tanke, Canadian fossil preparation technician of the Dinosaur Research Program at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Darren Sumner, former motorcycle speedway rider
Darren Main, yoga teacher and author currently living
Darren Varley, man from Alberta
Darren Naish, British vertebrate palaeontologist and science writer
Darren Aronofsky, American filmmaker and screenwriter,
Darren Flutie, former Canadian football wide receiver for the BC Lions
Darren Hayes, Australian singer-songwriter, and podcaster
Darren Woodson, former American football safety
Darren Gough, retired English cricketer and former captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Darren Day, English actor, singer and television presenter
Darren Morgan, Welsh former professional snooker player
Darren Fletcher, Scottish professional footballer

Darren Campbell, British former sprint athlete
Darren Morris, former Wales international rugby union player
Darren Garforth, former international rugby union footballer
Darren Star, American producer, director
Darren Jessee, American drummer
Darren Shan, irish author
Darren McGavin, American actor
Darren Lehmann, former Australian cricketer and the former coach of the Australian national team
Darren Bett, English weather forecaster for the BBC
Darren Pratley, English footballer
Darren Hughes, New Zealand former Member of Parliament between 2002 and 2011
Darren Anderton, English former footballer
Darren Johnson, former English politician and prominent member of the Green Party of England and Wales

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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