Darel vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darel

Boy #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6514 for Darel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darel ___

  • Darel James
  • Darel Lee
  • Darel Wayne
  • Darel Ray
  • Darel Scott
  • Darel Alan

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darel

Kyle Brett Shane Lori Dana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darel and James mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darel and James boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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