Darrell vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Darrell or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Bernard mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrell and Bernard boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.