Darel vs Sumner

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

Playground Safety Score

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Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darel Rank #6,514
Sumner Rank #6,673

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6673 for Sumner.

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

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darel

Kyle Brett Shane Lori Dana

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darel or Sumner more popular?

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Darel and Sumner mean?

Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Darel and Sumner boy or girl names?

Darel is primarily a boy name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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