Darin Melville

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darin Melville — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darin Melville is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darin is a masculine given name of English origin. Darin is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darin Ahmad (born 1979), Syrian artist, poet and writer Darin De Paul (born 1963), American voice actor Darin Erstad (born 1974), American baseball player and coach Darin LaHood (born 1968), American attorney and politician Darin Morgan (born 1966), American screenwriter and actor Darin Ruf (born 1986), American major league baseball player Darin Strauss (born 1970), American author Darin Zanyar (born 1987), known as Darin (singer), Swedish pop singer of Kurdish origin Surname Bobby Darin (1936–1973), Am. The surname Melville: Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael". Darin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darin

English

Darin is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darin Ahmad (born 1979), Syrian artist, poet and writer Darin De Paul (born 1963), American voice actor Darin Erstad (born 1974), American baseball player and coach Darin LaHood (born 1968), American attorney and politician Darin Morgan (born 1966), American screenwriter and actor Darin Ruf (born 1986), American major league baseball player Darin Strauss (born 1970), American author Darin Zanyar (born 1987), known as Darin (singer), Swedish pop singer of Kurdish origin Surname Bobby Darin (1936–1973), Am.

Surname: Melville

Meaning: descendant of Maoilmhichil

Latin

Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darin Melville

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darin Melville:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darin?
The first name Darin originates from English. Darin is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darin Ahmad (born 1979), Syrian artist, poet and writer Darin De Paul (born 1963), American voice actor Darin Erstad (born 1974), American baseball player and coach Darin LaHood (born 1968), American attorney and politician Darin Morgan (born 1966), American screenwriter and actor Darin Ruf (born 1986), American major league baseball player Darin Strauss (born 1970), American author Darin Zanyar (born 1987), known as Darin (singer), Swedish pop singer of Kurdish origin Surname Bobby Darin (1936–1973), Am.
When was Darin most popular?
The name Darin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Melville?
The surname Melville originates from Latin. Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael".
What are the origins of the name Darin Melville?
The name Darin Melville combines two different traditions: the first name Darin has English roots, while the surname Melville originates from Latin.
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