Darrel vs Howie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Howie Rank #5,429

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Darrel or Howie more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Howie mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrel and Howie boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.