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Darren

Darren is a boy's name of French origin meaning “oak tree.” In 2024 it was given to 238 boys in the United States.

Darren at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“oak tree”
Pronunciation
/ˈdæɹən/
Also spelled
Darrell

About the name Darren

Darren belongs to the French and Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “oak tree” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Darrell.

In the United States, Darren first appears in Social Security records in 1936. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 1965, and in 2024 238 babies received the name — 103,751 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darren in US records

First recorded (US)
1936
Best US rank
#52 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Darren in 2024
238
Total since 1880
103,751

Darren in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#123 in 1996
Babies named Darren in 2025
28
Total since 1996
3,069

Spellings & short forms

Darrell

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darren mean?

Darren means “oak tree” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Darren a boy or girl name?

Darren is a boy name. In 2024, 238 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darren?

Darren comes from the French and Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Darrell.

How popular is the name Darren?

Darren first appears in US records in 1936. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 1965, and 238 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darren?

Darren is pronounced /ˈdæɹən/ (IPA).

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