Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Daryn

Daryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-in /ˈdɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Darren — variously from the Irish, 'great; a gift/oak' (uncertain roots) and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Great; a gift: Daryn spells Darren. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA spelling of Darren — variously from the Irish, 'great; a gift/oak' (uncertain roots) and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12462 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,413

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519582025

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

Daryn is a spelling of Darren — variously from the Irish, 'great; a gift/oak' (uncertain roots) and a modern coinage; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'DAIR-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Darren. Rare in this spelling, great-and-a-gift at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Darren is variously 'great; a gift' in Irish (uncertain roots) — Daryn is a spelling, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAIR-in').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Darren — Irish; unisex; routes layered

Variations

DarrenDarrinDaren

Nicknames

Dar

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Daryn…

Darren— the standard spelling
Darrin— a kin spelling
Daren— a kin spelling
Dailyn— a similarly popular pick
Drelyn— echoes that soft -yn sound

Explore names like Daryn

By themeuncertainamericanunisexirish

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Daryn mean?

Daryn spells Darren — variously 'great; a gift' (Irish, uncertain roots) and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daryn?

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

Is Daryn a boy or girl name?

Daryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Daryn?

Daryn is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia