US Popularity Rank: 6922

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Great

If baby is the greatest gift in your life, give them a name to match. Darin is a boy’s name of Old English origin, which means ”great.” Possibly connected to the Irish name Darren, this distinctive choice is sure to set baby up for a life of—you guessed it!—greatness. While this name may be somewhat of a hidden gem now, your little champ is sure to quickly let everyone know just how special it is. Some famous namesakes include author Darin Strauss, poet and writer Darin Ahmad, and singer Bobby Darin.