Meaning:
Its source is an Irish Gaelic expression meaning "Great."
Popularity:
The name Daren ranked 777th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.
Narrative:
This was originally a surname, and only evolved as a first name in the 20th century.