Darnell vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Darnell Rank #2,331

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Darnell or Lemuel more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Darnell and Lemuel mean?

Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darnell and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Darnell is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.