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Clifford vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clifford Rank #1,343
Darrell Rank #1,470

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifford or Darrell more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Darrell mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Clifford and Darrell boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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