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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Darragh

Pronounced: DA-ra

Meaning: Oak; fruitful

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Darrach, Dara
Variants
Darach, Daire, Dáire
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An anglicised form of Dáire and Darach, derived from the Irish words for fertility, oak and oak grove.

The story behind Darragh

The modern name Darragh draws on both Dáire (the legendary owner of the Brown Bull) and the word for oak; its popularity surged in the 1980s and 90s.

Mythology & legend

From Dáire (oak) or as a variant of Darach.

Did you know?

Darragh has been one of Ireland's top boys' names for decades.

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