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Daron

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ən /ˈdɛr.ən/High

Meaning: From Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an Irish surname); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and warm: Daron is an Armenian name (a region; 'a gift') — and a Darren echo. Crisp, modern, and proud.
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Origin MediumArmenian, Irish
MeaningFrom Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an Irish surname); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3460 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,652

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519452025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daron comes from Armenian — a historic region, and a name often glossed 'a gift' — and overlaps Darren, possibly 'great' or an Irish surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (Daron Malakian).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-gift-or-great at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Daron is a historic Armenian region (and a name, 'a gift') — and also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an Irish surname); a crisp, modern name (System of a Down's Daron Malakian).
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Daron — routes layered

Variations

DarronDarrenDaren

Nicknames

Dar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daron mean?

Daron is an Armenian name (a region; 'a gift'), and a Darren echo ('great'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daron?

It's said DAIR-ən /ˈdɛr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daron a boy or girl name?

Daron is a boy's name.

How popular is Daron?

Daron is a rare name in the U.S.

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