Kelly vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Darrell mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Kelly and Darrell boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.