Darrel vs Kale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, free man"

Origin: Hawaiian (adapted from Charles)

Hawaiian Norse American

15 High Risk

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Kale Rank #5,372

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5372 for Kale.

Is Darrel or Kale more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Kale at #5372 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Kale mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Kale means "man, free man" (Hawaiian (adapted from Charles) origin).

Are Darrel and Kale boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Kale is primarily a boy name.