Darby

Meaning of Darby

The name Darby means 'free man' or 'owner of the deer'. It suggests a connection to nature and independence.

Darby has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darby

After ranking as high as #869 in 2000, Darby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darby

• Darby Stanchfield
  Actress, Scandal star
• Darby O'Gill
  Fictional character, beloved Irish farmer
• Darby Crash
  Punk rock singer, The Germs
• Darby Hinton
  Actor, Disney's Daniel Boone
• Darby Thomas
  Author, poet

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Questions about the name Darby

What does the name Darby mean?

Darby means the name darby means 'free man' or 'owner of the deer'. it suggests a connection to nature and independence, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Darby a boy's or a girl's name?

Darby is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darby?

Darby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Darby most popular?

Darby peaked at #869 in 2000.