Darell vs Obed

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
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #1952 for Darell.

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

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Obed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darell or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Darell and Obed mean?

Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darell and Obed boy or girl names?

Darell is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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