Lemuel vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Darnell Rank #2,331

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Lemuel or Darnell more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Darnell mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Lemuel and Darnell boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.