Darryen

Variation of Darius

"wealth, kingly"

Darryen Origin and Meaning

The name Darryen is a boy's name.

Darryen is a contemporary masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Darren or Darin. The traditional Darren has Irish and Gaelic origins meaning "great" or possibly derives from the Irish surname Ó Dáiríní. This variant spelling with the "y" and "e" creates a distinctive look while maintaining similar pronunciation. Darryen emerged as part of the trend toward unique spellings of familiar names, particularly popular in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. While less common than the traditional spelling, Darryen offers parents a way to give their child a familiar-sounding yet visually distinctive name that stands out on paper while retaining the strong, masculine qualities of the original.