Fitzgerald vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitzgerald

Boy #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Irish American English

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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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Fitzgerald Rank #2,235

Darnell Rank #2,331

Fitzgerald is more popular, ranked #2235 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Fitzgerald or Darnell more popular?

Fitzgerald is more popular, ranked #2235 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Darnell mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Darnell boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.