Rafferty vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Darrel Rank #5,336

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Rafferty or Darrel more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Darrel mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Rafferty and Darrel boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.