Dru vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Dru Rank #2,389

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Dru or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Dru and Darnell mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Dru and Darnell boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.