Fitz vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitz

Boy #2,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Norman French

English Irish Scottish

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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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Fitz Rank #2,480

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2480 for Fitz.

Is Fitz or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Fitz at #2480 in the United States.

What do Fitz and Darnell mean?

Fitz means "son of" (Norman French origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Fitz and Darnell boy or girl names?

Fitz is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.