The baby name Darryn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdærɪn/ (DAIR-in).
Darryn is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Darryn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdærɪn/ (DAIR-in).
Darryn is Irish in Origin.
Darryn is a modern English given name, a stylistic variant of Darren. Its etymology is debated: many link it to the Irish Gaelic Dáire/Darragh, meaning "fruitful, fertile" and associated with the oak tree, while others trace it to Welsh darren, "rocky hill" or "outcrop." The double‑r and -yn ending mark it as a contemporary spelling, and while chiefly masculine, it occasionally appears as unisex.
The name spread widely in the mid-20th century across the English-speaking world, rising with actor Darren McGavin's visibility and the Bewitched character Darrin Stephens, which propelled multiple spellings. Darryn peaked later than Darren and is encountered most in Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa (e.g., Darryn Binder, Darryn Lyons). Common variants include Darren, Darrin, Darin, Daren, Darron, and Daryn; related Irish forms are Darragh and Dáire. The name's meanings evoke strength, growth, and rugged landscape.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2000 | #284 | 5 | 1,906 |
| ZA | 0 | #383 | 65 | 14,421 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #899 | 283 | 25,619 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Darryn is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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