Bernard vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,320
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bernie, Bern, Barney

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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

Bernard Rank #1,320
Darrell Rank #1,470

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernard ___

  • Bernard James
  • Bernard John
  • Bernard Francis
  • Bernard Louis
  • Bernard Thomas
  • Bernard Michael

Darrell ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernard

Alfred Edmund Dorothy Mildred Gerald

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernard or Darrell more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Darrell mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bernard and Darrell boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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