Darnell vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Darnell Rank #2,331

Dru Rank #2,389

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Darnell or Dru more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Darnell and Dru mean?

Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Darnell and Dru boy or girl names?

Darnell is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.