Darel vs Darrell

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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Norbert Kervin Ustin Stafford

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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

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Roan Booker Kyair Link

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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #6514 for Darel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darel and Darrell mean?

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

Are Darel and Darrell boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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