What is the origin of the name Darrien?

Darrien is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Darrien?

Darrien is currently ranked #5266 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Darrien?

Darrien is pronounced DAIR-ee-ən.

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Darrien

DAIR-ee-ən

Popularity

#5266

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,612

Peak Year

#203 in 1995

First Recorded

1960

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Darren, possibly derived from the Old English 'darr' meaning oak. It can also be an Irish surname.

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Dar Ren

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Dar Ren

Spelling Variations

Darren Darian Darin

Similar Names

Adrian Devon Cameron Ethan

Personality Traits

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