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Name Origin

Darren is an Irish masculine given name, meaning 'great' or 'oak tree'. It's a modern variant of Daragh, which derives from the Gaelic word 'dair', meaning oak.

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Famous People

Darren Aronofsky (1969-)

Film director

Directed films like Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, and The Wrestler

Darren Criss (1987-)

Actor and musician

Known for his role as Blaine Anderson in Glee, won an Emmy Award for his performance in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

Darren Shan (1972-)

Author

Best known for his horror fiction series Cirque Du Freak and the Demonata

Similar Names

Darin Daryl Darian Darnell Derren

Sibling Names

Kyle

Both Darren and Kyle are popular, classic names with a strong, friendly vibe.

Brooke

A feminine counterpart to Darren, Brooke shares a similar soft yet confident feel.

Ryan

Similar in style and origin (Irish), Ryan complements Darren with its timeless appeal.