Darien Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Darien Name at a Glance

Name	Darien
Meaning	Gift. Also a variant of Darin. Poet John Keats described the moment of discovery when explorers stood 'silent upon a peak in Darien.'.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Darien Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Darien means “Gift. Also a variant of Darin. Poet John Keats described the moment of discovery when explorers stood 'silent upon a peak in Darien”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Darien Name Origin

Our database records Darien under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Darien a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Darien is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Darien

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