Kenny vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,355
Total SSA Count: 140
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Kenny Rank #1,355

Darrell Rank #1,470

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Darrell more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Darrell mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Kenny and Darrell boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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