Darren

Meaning of Darren

This name often means "little great one" or "from the oak tree." It suggests someone strong and important.

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

Popularity of Darren

After ranking as high as #298 in 2000, Darren has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darren

• Darren Aronofsky
  Academy Award-nominated film director
• Darren Criss
  Emmy-winning actor and singer
• Darren Hayes
  Lead singer of Savage Garden
• Darren Sproles
  Former NFL running back
• Darren Fletcher
  Scottish professional footballer

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Questions about the name Darren

What does the name Darren mean?

Darren means this name often means "little great one" or "from the oak tree." it suggests someone strong and important, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Darren?

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

When was Darren most popular?

Darren peaked at #298 in 2000.