Darel vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darel

Boy #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,514
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Tamari Thayne Treshaun Francois

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Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,336
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Kashus Mia Breyer Rueben

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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #6514 for Darel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darel and Darrel mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Darel and Darrel boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.

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