Darel vs Ottis

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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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514
Ottis Rank #6,337

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 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

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darel

Kyle Brett Shane Lori Dana

If you choose Ottis

Arlo Cletus Rufus Vida Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or Ottis more popular?

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 compared to Darel at #6514 in the United States.

What do Darel and Ottis mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Darel and Ottis boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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