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Derren

Quick answerThe name 'Derren' is a variant of 'Darren', which is of English origin and likely derived from the Norman French surname 'D'Arcy' or from the Gaelic word 'dearán', meaning "little oak" or "great".

English (Rare) · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,639
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2012
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Rare)
LanguageEnglish (Rare)
CultureEnglish (Rare)
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#686

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

About the name Derren

The name 'Derren' is a variant of 'Darren', which is of English origin and likely derived from the Norman French surname 'D'Arcy' or from the Gaelic word 'dearán', meaning "little oak" or "great".

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Etymology

The name 'Derren' is a variant of 'Darren', which is of English origin and likely derived from the Norman French surname 'D'Arcy' or from the Gaelic word 'dearán', meaning "little oak" or "great". It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with no specific religious association, and gained moderate popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.

Derren currently ranks #12,639 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.

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