Herbert vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Darnell mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Herbert and Darnell boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.