Darragh
Boy name · 240 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Darragh: 240 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 23 births in 2021.
Of Irish origin, Darragh is the anglicised spelling of *Dara*, meaning "oak tree" or "fruitful" – a name deeply rooted in Celtic nature worship, where the oak was sacred. It shares its etymological heart with the feminine name Dervla. Among its most famous bearers is Darragh Ó Sé, a legendary Gaelic footballer who won seven All-Ireland medals with Kerry, and Darragh Bambrick, a Scottish footballer who played for Hearts and Hibs. The name also appears in the placename Derry, which comes from the same Gaelic root *doire*, meaning "oak grove". While traditionally male in Ireland, Darragh has been increasingly used for girls in Scotland in recent years, following the broader trend of Irish names crossing gender lines.
Boy 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202123 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #25316 babies
- Total births
- 240since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 38%vs prior 5y