Darrell vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Darrell or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Rafe mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Darrell and Rafe boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.