Darrin Kwan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrin Kwan — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrin Kwan 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 Kwan: Guan (traditional Chinese: 關; simplified Chinese: 关; pinyin: Guān) is a Chinese surname. Guan is 394th in the Hundred Family Surnames. In Hong Kong, the surname is romanised as Kwan in Cantonese. In Taiwan, the Wade–Giles spelling Kuan is used. In Macao, the surname is as Kuan due to the Portuguese influence. In addition the surname Cuan is also used in Mexico. In many overseas Chinese communities, both spellings, Kuan and Kwan, as well as Quan, are common. It is also a Vietnamese surname that uses the same character, romanised as Quan. 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: Kwan

Vietnamese

Guan (traditional Chinese: 關; simplified Chinese: 关; pinyin: Guān) is a Chinese surname. Guan is 394th in the Hundred Family Surnames. In Hong Kong, the surname is romanised as Kwan in Cantonese. In Taiwan, the Wade–Giles spelling Kuan is used. In Macao, the surname is as Kuan due to the Portuguese influence. In addition the surname Cuan is also used in Mexico. In many overseas Chinese communities, both spellings, Kuan and Kwan, as well as Quan, are common. It is also a Vietnamese surname that uses the same character, romanised as Quan.

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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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Notable People Named Darrin Kwan

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 Darrin Kwan:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Kwan?
The surname Kwan originates from Vietnamese. Guan (traditional Chinese: 關; simplified Chinese: 关; pinyin: Guān) is a Chinese surname. Guan is 394th in the Hundred Family Surnames. In Hong Kong, the surname is romanised as Kwan in Cantonese. In Taiwan, the Wade–Giles spelling Kuan is used. In Macao, the surname is as Kuan due to the Portuguese influence. In addition the surname Cuan is also used in Mexico. In many overseas Chinese communities, both spellings, Kuan and Kwan, as well as Quan, are common. It is also a Vietnamese surname that uses the same character, romanised as Quan.
What are the origins of the name Darrin Kwan?
The name Darrin Kwan combines two different traditions: the first name Darrin has English roots, while the surname Kwan originates from Vietnamese.
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