Lake vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,633
Total SSA Count: 104
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Darrell mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Lake and Darrell boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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