Farrell vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrell

Boy #27,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of valor, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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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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Farrell Rank #27,294

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #27294 for Farrell.

Is Farrell or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Farrell at #27294 in the United States.

What do Farrell and Darnell mean?

Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Farrell and Darnell boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.