Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 02, 2024

Darroch

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Oak tree

Parents searching for a nature-inspired name for their little sapling may find themselves amidst the treetops with Darroch. This masculine name is Scottish in origin, stemming from the Gaelic darach, meaning “oak tree.” Some consider Darroch a diminutive of MacDara, but Darroch’s prestigious repertoire includes a place name and an enduring lineage. The name is still very much alive and prevalent today, belonging to Clan Darroch of the Inner Hebrides and Stirling in Scotland.

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