Darrell vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Darrell or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Kolby mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darrell and Kolby boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.