Alameda vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alameda

Girl #69,126 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grove of poplar trees, tree-lined avenue"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,126
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Allie, Amy, Meda

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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
Nicknames
Dar, Dell

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Popularity Comparison

Alameda Rank #69,126
Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #69126 for Alameda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alameda ___

  • Alameda Rose
  • Alameda Jane
  • Alameda Grace
  • Alameda Marie
  • Alameda Claire
  • Alameda Faye

Darrell ___

  • Darrell James
  • Darrell Lee
  • Darrell Wayne
  • Darrell Keith
  • Darrell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alameda

Esperanza Paloma Cruz Joaquin Lucia

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alameda or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Alameda at #69126 in the United States.

What do Alameda and Darrell mean?

Alameda means "grove of poplar trees, tree-lined avenue" (Spanish origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Alameda and Darrell boy or girl names?

Alameda is primarily a girl name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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