Earl vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

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Earl Rank #2,165

Darnell Rank #2,331

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Earl or Darnell more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Earl and Darnell mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Earl and Darnell boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.