Darren

Rank 852nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Darren was 852nd most popular baby name for boys and 1,771st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 283 babies were named Darren in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 11,905 babies in the United States were named Darren. Today, the average age of someone named Darren is around 44 to 50 years old.

The name "Darren" is not common today.

Nicknames for Darren include Daz and Dazza.

Darren Meaning & Origin

Darren is a name of Irish origin that means "great," typically implying a person with great strength or potential.

The name Darren is described as innovative, brave and trustworthy.

Pronunciation

Darren is pronounced dar-ren in English. The name Darren has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Darren

  • The name Darren has been used in several popular TV shows including "Bewitched" where it was the name of the main character's husband and "The Office (US version)" where it was the name of a less prominent character who worked in the warehouse.

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Geography

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