Darran
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Meaning & Origin
Darran is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Darran often also consider Vandal, Olasunkanmi, Charels .
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Darran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 778 babies have been named Darran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,824 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,824
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darran
Darran is a boy name .
Darran is currently ranked #33,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darran include Dar, Darr, Darry, Darrie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darran include Darren, Darrell, Darryl, Darrius, Darrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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