Find out how popular the first name Darran has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Darran by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Darran is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Darran.

The history of the first name Darran

The given name Darran has its origins in the Celtic and Gaelic languages. It is believed to have derived from the Irish word 'darach', which means 'oak tree'. The name was popular among the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be traced back to the 6th century AD when a Gaelic chieftain named Darran Mac Lochlainn ruled over a small kingdom in what is now County Donegal, Ireland. He was known for his bravery in battles against the invading Vikings.

In the 9th century, a Gaelic monk named Darran of Iona was renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic manuscripts. He spent much of his life at the famous monastery on the Isle of Iona, off the western coast of Scotland.

During the Middle Ages, the name Darran was common among the nobility and ruling classes of Ireland and Scotland. One notable figure was Darran O'Doherty, a 16th-century Irish chieftain who led a rebellion against the English crown in Ulster.

In the 17th century, a Scots-Irish soldier named Darran MacDonald fought alongside Oliver Cromwell's forces during the English Civil War. He was later granted lands in County Antrim, Ireland, for his service.

Another notable bearer of the name was Darran O'Connell, an Irish nationalist and member of the Society of United Irishmen in the late 18th century. He was imprisoned for his involvement in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

As the name spread beyond its Celtic origins, it gained popularity in other parts of the world. In the 19th century, Darran Brown was a prominent British abolitionist and advocate for the end of slavery in the British Empire.

Data source

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