Darrin Du

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrin Du — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrin Du is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darrin is a masculine given name of English origin. Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c. The surname Du: Du (Chinese: 杜; pinyin: Dù; Wade–Giles: Tu4) is a Chinese surname. The name is spelled Tu in Taiwan. In Hong Kong it is spelled as To and in Macao as Tou, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Cantonese. In Singapore and Malaysia, it is spelled as Toh, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Hokkien. The Vietnamese equivalent of the surname is Đỗ. However, when diacritics are dropped, it can also be from the Vietnamese surnames Dư 余 or Dũ 俞 (for both, the Chinese equivalent is Yu). It is the 129th surname in Hundred Family Surnames and is the 42nd most common surname in Mainland China as of 2020. Darrin is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrin

English

Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c.

Surname: Du

Vietnamese

Du (Chinese: 杜; pinyin: Dù; Wade–Giles: Tu4) is a Chinese surname. The name is spelled Tu in Taiwan. In Hong Kong it is spelled as To and in Macao as Tou, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Cantonese. In Singapore and Malaysia, it is spelled as Toh, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Hokkien. The Vietnamese equivalent of the surname is Đỗ. However, when diacritics are dropped, it can also be from the Vietnamese surnames Dư 余 or Dũ 俞 (for both, the Chinese equivalent is Yu). It is the 129th surname in Hundred Family Surnames and is the 42nd most common surname in Mainland China as of 2020.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darrin 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 Darrin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Darrin?
The first name Darrin originates from English. Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c.
When was Darrin most popular?
The name Darrin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Du?
The surname Du originates from Vietnamese. Du (Chinese: 杜; pinyin: Dù; Wade–Giles: Tu4) is a Chinese surname. The name is spelled Tu in Taiwan. In Hong Kong it is spelled as To and in Macao as Tou, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Cantonese. In Singapore and Malaysia, it is spelled as Toh, based on the pronunciation of 杜 in Hokkien. The Vietnamese equivalent of the surname is Đỗ. However, when diacritics are dropped, it can also be from the Vietnamese surnames Dư 余 or Dũ 俞 (for both, the Chinese equivalent is Yu). It is the 129th surname in Hundred Family Surnames and is the 42nd most common surname in Mainland China as of 2020.
What are the origins of the name Darrin Du?
The name Darrin Du combines two different traditions: the first name Darrin has English roots, while the surname Du originates from Vietnamese.
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