Darrell vs Dale

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

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Malikai Coby Deshawn Iverson

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Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,309
Total SSA Count: 149
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Dale mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Darrell and Dale boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.

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