Darroch
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Darroch: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1995.
Deriving from the Scottish Gaelic *Darach*, meaning "oak," Darroch is a strong, nature-infused surname turned first name. It originally referred to someone who lived by an oak tree or in a place like Darroch in Fife. Though not widely shared, it has a distinguished bearer in General James Darroch, a 19th-century British Army officer. The name’s root also connects to the Clan MacDarroch, a sept of the powerful Clan MacLeod. You might recognise its sound from Darroch Donald, the respected Scottish journalist and newsreader. A notable variant is the Irish name Dara or Darragh, which also means "oak," reflecting a shared Celtic reverence for this mighty tree. This gives Darroch a solid, earthy feel with a uniquely Scottish edge.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19954 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #3374 babies
- Total births
- 16since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y