What does Darragh mean?
Darragh means “oak tree” in Irish, a symbol of strength.
What does Lorcan mean?
Lorcan means “little fierce one.”
Darragh vs Lorcan
Which is more popular?
Darragh and Lorcan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Darragh | Lorcan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oak tree | Little fierce one |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | DAH-ruh | LOR-kun |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1987 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2021 (16) | 2018 (17) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 9 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darragh
Lorcan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Darragh | Lorcan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | 74 |
| 2010s | 81 | 95 |
| 2000s | 86 | 74 |
| 1990s | 23 | 18 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darragh or Lorcan more popular?
Darragh and Lorcan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Darragh and Lorcan?
Darragh means Oak tree (Irish origin), while Lorcan means Little fierce one (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Darragh or Lorcan?
In US records, Darragh first appears in 1987 and Lorcan in 1997, so Darragh has the longer recorded history.