Darrel vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Nels Rank #5,445

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Darrel or Nels more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Nels mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Darrel and Nels boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.