Mervin vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Mervin Rank #2,414

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Darnell mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Mervin and Darnell boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.