Dale vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,309
Total SSA Count: 149
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Dale Rank #1,309

Darrell Rank #1,470

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dale or Darrell more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Dale and Darrell mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Dale and Darrell boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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