Darrel vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Darrel or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Alistar mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darrel and Alistar boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.