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Nick vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Darrell Rank #1,470

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Darrell more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Nick and Darrell mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Nick and Darrell boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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