Darrell vs Darel

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

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Zealand Jamar Alakai Mayson

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Darel

Boy #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,514
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Moyer Gaige Tyrian Olliver

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darel Rank #6,514

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #6514 for Darel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Darel more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Darel mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin).

Are Darrell and Darel boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Darel is primarily a boy name.

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