Darell vs Kota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darell

Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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Popularity Comparison

Darell Rank #1,952
Kota Rank #2,047

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 vs #2047 for Kota.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darell ___

  • Darell James
  • Darell Lee
  • Darell Wayne
  • Darell Scott
  • Darell Allen
  • Darell Ray

Kota ___

  • Kota James
  • Kota Lee
  • Kota Ren
  • Kota Kai
  • Kota Ryu
  • Kota Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darell or Kota more popular?

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 compared to Kota at #2047 in the United States.

What do Darell and Kota mean?

Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin). Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin).

Are Darell and Kota boy or girl names?

Darell is primarily a boy name. Kota is primarily a boy name.

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