Darel vs Gale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darel

Boy #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Darel Rank #6,514

Gale Rank #6,550

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Darel or Gale more popular?

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Darel and Gale mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darel and Gale boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Gale is primarily a boy name.