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Darvin

Quick answerThe name 'Darvin' is a variant of 'Darwin', meaning "dear friend" from the Old English elements *deore* (dear) and *wine* (friend).

Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,864
TrendStable
Peak year1963
Syllables2
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,682

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

About the name Darvin

The name 'Darvin' is a variant of 'Darwin', meaning "dear friend" from the Old English elements *deore* (dear) and *wine* (friend).

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Etymology

The name 'Darvin' is a variant of 'Darwin', meaning "dear friend" from the Old English elements *deore* (dear) and *wine* (friend). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably associated with the naturalist Charles Darwin, though it has no specific religious ties.

Darvin currently ranks #3,864 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.

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