Darel vs Nilson

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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Zyron Ashlan Diangelo Cordero

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Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,413
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514

Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6514 for Darel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darel and Nilson mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Darel and Nilson boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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