Darien

Meaning of Darien

The name Darien is thought to come from a Greek word meaning 'gift'. It suggests something precious or a blessing given.

Darien has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darien

After ranking as high as #557 in 2000, Darien has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darien

• Darien G. Long
  American football player
• Darien D. Bryant
  American football coach
• Darien A. Harris
  American actor
• Darien L. Johnson
  American politician
• Darien S. Thomas
  American professional wrestler

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Questions about the name Darien

What does the name Darien mean?

Darien means the name darien is thought to come from a greek word meaning 'gift'. it suggests something precious or a blessing given, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

Darien is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darien?

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

When was Darien most popular?

Darien peaked at #557 in 2000.