Darrell vs Milton

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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West Jenson Gentry Jeriah

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Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,429
Total SSA Count: 128
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Orson Kamdyn Jeffery Haven

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Milton Rank #1,429

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Milton more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Milton mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Darrell and Milton boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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