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Darragh

Quick answerDarragh is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Dara," meaning "oak tree," symbolizing strength and endurance in Celtic tradition.

Irish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#8,405
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#19

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Darragh

Darragh is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Dara," meaning "oak tree," symbolizing strength and endurance in Celtic tradition.

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Etymology

Darragh is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Dara," meaning "oak tree," symbolizing strength and endurance in Celtic tradition. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical prominence among Irish nobility and saints, particularly in medieval Ireland.

Darragh currently ranks #8,405 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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