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Darrell vs Townes

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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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Townes Rank #1,554

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1554 for Townes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Townes more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Townes mean?

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

Are Darrell and Townes boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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