Niall vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

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Niall Rank #1,586

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Niall or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Niall and Darrell mean?

Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Niall and Darrell boy or girl names?

Niall is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.