Luther vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,499
Total SSA Count: 119
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Eydan Arrow Lake Jonathon

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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

Luther Rank #1,499

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1499 for Luther.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luther or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Darrell mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Luther and Darrell boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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