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Darian

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Darian: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

Of Persian origin, Darian means "upholder of good" or "wealthy," connected to the ancient Persian royal name Darius. In modern use, it also draws from the Irish surname Ó Deoradháin, meaning "descendant of the exile," giving it a Celtic layer. Perhaps most famously, Darian is associated with Darian Leader, the British psychoanalyst and author known for his accessible writings on Freud and Lacan. The name also echoes the biblical Darius, a Persian king mentioned in the Book of Daniel, lending it a subtle historical weight. Its variant spellings—Darien, Darrian, or even the Welsh Deryn—make it a flexible choice, though the simple form Darian has a smooth, contemporary feel that has seen steady use in Scotland since the 1990s.