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Darrin

DA-rin

Popularity

#3394

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

29,713

Peak Year

#3,273 in 1965

First Recorded

1947

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Darrin is likely a variant of Darren, of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Irish surname O'Doireann, meaning "descendant of Doireann," a personal name meaning "sullen."

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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Famous Namesakes

  • Darrin Henson

    American actor and dancer

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