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Darrow

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-oh /ˈdɛr.oʊ/High

Meaning: From an English/Gaelic surname — variously 'spear' or 'rocky/oak place'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bold and surnamey: Darrow is the distinguished surname — linked to 'spear' or a 'rocky place' — with a sharp, modern edge (famed lawyer Clarence Darrow). Crisp and strong.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom an English/Gaelic surname — variously 'spear' or 'rocky/oak place'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3528 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 851

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519232025

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

Darrow comes from an English/Gaelic surname — variously read 'spear' or a 'rocky/oak place' (routes layered, which we note). Made famous by lawyer Clarence Darrow, it's a bold, distinctive surname-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, spear-or-rocky-place at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Clarence Darrow, the legendary defense attorney, made this surname famous — it's linked to roots meaning 'spear' or a 'rocky/oak place'.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Darrow — routes layered

Variations

DarrowDarrough

Nicknames

Dare

Famous Bearers

  • ★Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
    Prominent American lawyer known for defending John Scopes in the 1925 Scopes Trial and for his outspoken opposition to capital punishment

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrow mean?

Darrow is a surname linked to 'spear' or a 'rocky/oak place'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Darrow?

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

Is Darrow a boy or girl name?

Darrow is a boy's name.

How popular is Darrow?

Darrow is a rare name in the U.S.

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