Back to Baby Names

Darrell vs Brent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Brent Rank #1,658

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1658 for Brent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Brent more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Brent mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Darrell and Brent boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons