Blair vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Blair Rank #2,167

Darnell Rank #2,331

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Blair or Darnell more popular?

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Blair and Darnell mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Blair and Darnell boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.