Darin

Meaning of Darin

The name Darin has a few possible origins. It can be an English surname meaning 'open country' or 'valley.' It's also thought to be a variant of the Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness.'

Darin has English, Persian roots — browse every English, Persian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darin

After ranking as high as #765 in 2003, Darin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darin

• Darin Brooks
  Actor, "Blue Mountain State" star
• Darin Morgan
  Writer, producer, "X-Files" alum
• Darin Erstad
  Former MLB player, coach
• Darin Ruf
  Professional baseball player
• Darin Zanyar
  Swedish singer-songwriter

Questions about the name Darin

What does the name Darin mean?

Darin means the name darin has a few possible origins. it can be an english surname meaning 'open country' or 'valley.' it's also thought to be a variant of the persian name darius, meaning 'possessing goodness.', and it comes from English, Persian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Darin?

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

When was Darin most popular?

Darin peaked at #765 in 2003.