Gift; or a modern variant of Darren
Derian is primarily used as a modern creative variant of names like Darren or Dorian. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the Greek 'doron' meaning gift or the Gaelic 'darre' meaning oak tree. It has gained some use in Spanish-speaking communities as a phonetic variation of English names.
Less common today
Derian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,299 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Retired NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion
Professional baseball pitcher
