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Roderick vs Darell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Darell

Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Roderick Rank #1,904
Darell Rank #1,952

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1952 for Darell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Darell more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Darell mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin).

Are Roderick and Darell boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Darell is primarily a boy name.

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