Trae vs Darnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trae

Boy #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

African American 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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Trae Rank #2,490

Darnell Rank #2,331

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2490 for Trae.

Is Trae or Darnell more popular?

Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Trae at #2490 in the United States.

What do Trae and Darnell mean?

Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Trae and Darnell boy or girl names?

Trae is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.