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

Darren Fletcher (1984-)

Footballer (Soccer Player)

  • Played for Manchester United and the Scotland national team
  • Won numerous Premier League titles and Champions League trophies

Darren Criss (1987-)

Actor, Singer, Songwriter

  • Known for his role as Blaine Anderson in the television series Glee
  • Won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his performance in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

Darren Clarke (1968-)

Professional golfer

  • Won the 2011 Open Championship.
  • Represented Europe in five Ryder Cups.