Elwin vs Darel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elwin

Boy #6,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf friend, friend of the elves"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,714
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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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Xavior Fowler Avien Mitchel

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Popularity Comparison

Elwin Rank #6,714

Darel Rank #6,514

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6714 for Elwin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elwin or Darel more popular?

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Elwin at #6714 in the United States.

What do Elwin and Darel mean?

Elwin means "elf friend, friend of the elves" (Old English origin). Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin).

Are Elwin and Darel boy or girl names?

Elwin is primarily a boy name. Darel is primarily a boy name.

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