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Name Origin

Darien is a masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the name of a province in Panama called Darién, which was named after the Darién Gap, a mountainous jungle region connecting Central and South America.

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Famous People

Darien Smith (1995-)

American football player

  • Played college football at the University of Georgia
  • Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2018

Darien Williams

Actor

  • Appeared in television shows such as 'The Wire' and 'Law & Order'
  • Starred in the film 'The Photograph'