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Darrell vs Ross

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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Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Ross mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darrell and Ross boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.

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