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Jai vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Darrell Rank #1,470

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Darrell more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Jai and Darrell mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Jai and Darrell boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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