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David vs Darel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darel

Boy #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Darel Rank #6,514

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #6514 for Darel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Darel more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do David and Darel mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin).

Are David and Darel boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Darel is primarily a boy name.

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