Meaning Derived from Old Norse and Celtic origins, it means 'free one' or 'from the deer estate'. Origin of Darby Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Ann, Lillian, Renee, Rose Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Darby DAR-bee Similar Names Ti-Anna Ellie Mai Arleigh Sloan Pirkko Shon Mea Etty TXziiya Arieen Year by Year Popularity of Darby