Darryn
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave bear' or 'strong as a bear,' this name signifies a person with a robust spirit and a protective nature. It reflects a personality that is both reliable and courageous, offering a steady presence and a warm, compassionate heart to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,772 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 1965 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Barnard Hughes (Actor, 'Da') · Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer, discovery of Barnard's Star) · George Grey Barnard (Sculptor, 'Struggle of the Two Natures in Man') · Christiaan Barnard (Cardiac Surgeon, pioneering heart transplant surgery) · Barnard Gribble (Painter, 'The Captain of the Mary Rose')
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