Darrin

Irish
"little great one"

Darrin Origin and Meaning

The name Darrin is a boy's name.

Darrin is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Darren, which itself derived from the Irish surname Ó Darragh, meaning "descendant of Daire" (from an Irish personal name meaning "oak tree" or "fertile"). This name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, partly influenced by the character Darrin Stephens from the popular television show "Bewitched" (1964-1972). Darrin conveys a friendly, approachable quality with its soft consonants and familiar sound pattern. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-1960s but has gradually declined since then, now maintaining a classic yet not overly common status. Darrin strikes a balance between being recognizable and distinctive.

# 986 in the US

Darrin Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Darrin

  • Darrin Hancock
    American basketball player
  • Darrin McKinley Horn
    American basketball coach
  • Darrin Andrew Smith
    American NFL player
  • Darrin Bell
    American cartoonist of "Candorville"
  • Darrin Earl Chiaverini
    American NFL player and coach

The name Darrin in Pop Culture

  • Darrin Stephens
    character on TV series "Bewitched"