Darrin: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “great”
- Origin
- English
- Say it
- DAIR-in · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Darrin is usually a variant of Darren, which is often linked to the Irish surname Ó Darragh or to a modern reshaping of Darrell. Its exact etymology is debated, though 'great' is a common accepted gloss for Darren. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Darrin?
Babies named Darrin in 202434
2024 rank#3,401 boys
Peak year1965
Total US babies since 188029,713
Darrin is fading: recent use is about 50% of its level ten years before.
Names like Darrin
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Darrin questions
What does the name Darrin mean?
Darrin means "great". It comes from English. Darrin is usually a variant of Darren, which is often linked to the Irish surname Ó Darragh or to a modern reshaping of Darrell. Its exact etymology is debated, though 'great' is a common accepted gloss for Darren.
Is Darrin a boy or girl name?
Darrin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Darrin?
34 US babies were named Darrin in 2024. Its peak year was 1965.
How do you pronounce Darrin?
Darrin is usually pronounced DAIR-in.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.