Darran
Boy name · 163 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Darran: 163 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 1982.
Of Welsh origin, Darran is a variant of Darren, itself derived from the Welsh word "darren" meaning "great" or "large," often interpreted as "great" or "big" in reference to a prominent person or natural feature. Famous bearers include actor Darran Lindsay, known for his role in the Scottish soap opera *River City*, and Welsh footballer Darran Smith. The name shares its root with places like Darren Hill and Darren Park in Wales, though no major settlements bear the exact spelling. A slightly more common spelling is Darren, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century and features prominently in the 1990s US sitcom *Bewitched* as the character Darren Stephens, though this link is more cultural than etymologically direct.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198215 babies
- Latest (1997)
- #4033 babies
- Total births
- 163since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 25%vs prior 5y