Darrel vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Darrel or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Rafferty mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Darrel and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.