Boy name
Darren name meaning
“great, large”
Darren is a modern English masculine name with the popular meaning “great” or “large”, whose derivation is uncertain. It is commonly linked to the Irish surname Drennan, from Ó Draighneáin, or to the name Darrell. These connections feature in explanations of its origin.
What does Darren mean?
Great, large
In Indonesian: agung, besar
Origin and cultural usage of Darren
This modern English name is often connected with the Irish surname Drennan, from Ó Draighneáin, or with Darrell. Great or large is a popular interpretation whose derivation is uncertain.
How to pronounce Darren
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦂꦫꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮁᮛᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Darren a boy’s name?
Yes, Darren is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Darren ranks #2,776 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Darren
Famous people named Darren
- Darren Rafid Khairan · b. 2005
- Darren Aurelius · b. 2006
- Darren Benaya Budiman · b. 2000
- Darren Clark · b. 2007
- Darren Gerrard Tanninovich
FAQ about the name Darren
What is the meaning of Darren?
Darren means great, large. This modern English name is often connected with the Irish surname Drennan, from Ó Draighneáin, or with Darrell. Great or large is a popular interpretation whose derivation is uncertain.
Is Darren a boy’s name?
Yes, Darren is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Darren have?
Darren has 2 syllables (Dar-ren) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Darren?
Darren ranks #2,776 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Darren?
Notable people named Darren include Darren Rafid Khairan, Darren Aurelius, Darren Benaya Budiman.
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