Boy Name
Darrow
Darrow is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Darrow is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Darrow often also consider Darry.
Darrow meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Darrow has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Darrow as D·A·R·R·O·W, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Darrow is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Darrow variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Darrowa, Darrowe, Darrowy, Darro.
- Nicknames: Dar and D.
- Middle names: Pair Darrow with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Darrow middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Darry, Dario, Dorrie, Dru, Daria — full picks on the sibling names for Darrow guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Darrow? Browse our names like Darrow guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Darrow
What does the name Darrow mean?
Darrow has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Darrow?
The exact origin of Darrow is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Darrow?
Darrow has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Darrow a boy's or girl's name?
Darrow is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Darrow in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Darrow sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Darrow?
Names that share Darrow's sound and style include Darry, Dario, Dorrie, Dru, Daria.
What middle names pair well with Darrow?
Good middle-name fits for Darrow pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Darrow is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Darrow is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Darrow?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Darrow share its rhythm without rhyming — Darry, Dario, Dorrie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.