Farrell vs Darrel

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 #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Farrell Rank #27,294

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #27294 for Farrell.

Is Farrell or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Farrell at #27294 in the United States.

What do Farrell and Darrel mean?

Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Farrell and Darrel boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.