Darrel vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Darrel or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Ellington mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Darrel and Ellington boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.