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Darrien

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee-ən /ˈdɛr.i.ən/High

Meaning: -rr-/-ien spelling of Darian — echoing Darius ('possessing goodness', Persian) and Darren ('great; from Darrow'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Darrien spells Darian — echoing Darius ('possessing goodness') and Darren. Sleek, warm, and bold.
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Origin LowPersian, American
Meaning-rr-/-ien spelling of Darian — echoing Darius ('possessing goodness', Persian) and Darren ('great; from Darrow'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5266 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519602024

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

Darrien is a -rr-/-ien spelling of Darian — echoing Darius, Old Persian Darayavush, 'possessing/holding firm to goodness', and Darren, possibly 'great' or 'from Darrow' (routes layered, which we note; also a Panama place-name, the Darién). A sleek, modern name; the -rr-/-ien styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, possessing-goodness in echo, and sleek.

Did you know? Darrien brushes Darius ('possessing goodness', Old Persian) and Darren ('great', or 'from Darrow') — a sleek, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Darian — routes layered

Variations

DarianDarienDarrian

Nicknames

Dare

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrien mean?

Darrien spells Darian — echoing Darius ('possessing goodness') and Darren; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Darrien?

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

Is Darrien a boy or girl name?

Darrien is a boy's name.

How popular is Darrien?

Darrien is a rare name in the U.S.

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