Darrell vs Lake

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

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Marquis Cecil Kelly Dior

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Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,633
Total SSA Count: 104
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kaleth Jessiah Kolten Clifton

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Lake Rank #1,633

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Lake more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Lake mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Darrell and Lake boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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