Great; gift; or son of oak
Daron is a name with multiple potential roots, often considered a modern variant of the Welsh name Darren, meaning 'great' or 'oak'. In some contexts, it is associated with the Hebrew word for 'gift' or 'freedom'. It gained some popularity in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Daron isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #815 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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