Gift or variant of Darren
Derrion is a modern American invention, likely created as a blend of the name Darren and the popular '-ion' suffix. While its exact roots are fluid, it is often associated with the Gaelic meaning of 'great' or the Greek 'gift'.
Less common today
Derrion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,674 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Chicago student whose 2009 death sparked national conversations on youth violence
Professional American football safety
