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Darrell vs Lamar

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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Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Lamar Rank #1,517

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Lamar more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Lamar mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Darrell and Lamar boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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