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'.
About 12 boys were named Derrion in 2025.
Chicago student whose 2009 death sparked national conversations on youth violence
Professional American football safety
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).