Cecil vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

Darrell ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Darrell mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cecil and Darrell boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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