Darrin

Meaning of Darrin

This name means 'great'. It's thought to be a variation of a name meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

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

Popularity of Darrin

After ranking as high as #865 in 2000, Darrin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darrin

• Darrin Errico
  Professional baseball player
• Darrin Stafford
  Professional football player
• Darrin Henson
  Actor and author
• Darrin F. Martin
  Professional basketball player
• Darrin Newhouse
  Professional rugby player

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Questions about the name Darrin

What does the name Darrin mean?

Darrin means this name means 'great'. it's thought to be a variation of a name meaning 'rock' or 'stone', and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Darrin?

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

When was Darrin most popular?

Darrin peaked at #865 in 2000.