Dear, beloved, or precious
Daer is a rare name likely derived from the Middle English word 'dere', meaning beloved or precious. It may also function as a variant of the surname Dare or a shortened form of names like Daeron. Its usage is extremely uncommon in the United States, lending it a unique and modern feel.
Less common today
Daer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,229 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
