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Darryn

Boy name · 88 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Darryn: 88 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 1993.

Darryn is a variant of Darren, an English name whose origins are debated. It most likely derives from an English surname, itself perhaps from a place name meaning "little great one" or relating to the Irish name Dáire, meaning "fruitful" or "oak tree." While no globally famous bearers named Darryn spring to mind, the root name Darren gained fame through 1960s American actor Darren McGavin and, more recently, English footballer Darren Fletcher. The name shares an etymological root with the historic Irish kingdom of Dál Riata, which stretched from Ulster to Argyll. As a spelling variation, Darryn offers a slightly more distinctive form of the well-liked 1970s and 80s classic Darren, giving it a modern yet familiar feel.