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Darragh

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAR-ah /ˈdɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Irish dair/darach, 'an oak; an oak tree' (a symbol of strength); also linked to a sense 'fruitful'Low

In 30 seconds: An oak; an oak tree: Darragh is Irish for 'an oak'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'DAR-ah').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish dair/darach, 'an oak; an oak tree' (a symbol of strength); also linked to a sense 'fruitful'
U.S. rank (2025)#8405 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119872025

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

Darragh comes from Irish dair/darach, 'an oak; an oak tree' — long a symbol of strength and endurance (also linked to a sense 'fruitful'). A crisp, strong Irish name (said 'DAR-ah', the gh silent; nickname Dar).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, an-oak at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Darragh means 'an oak; an oak tree' in Irish — a symbol of strength and endurance — a crisp, strong nature name (said 'DAR-ah', with a silent gh).
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Darragh — Irish etymology

Variations

DaraDaraghDarach

Nicknames

Dar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darragh mean?

Darragh is Irish for 'an oak; an oak tree', a symbol of strength.

How do you pronounce Darragh?

It's said DAR-ah /ˈdɑr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the gh is silent).

Is Darragh a boy or girl name?

Darragh is most often a boy's name in Ireland.

How popular is Darragh?

Darragh is a rare name in the U.S.

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