Darell vs Wilmer

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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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Darell Rank #1,952
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 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

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darell

Terrell Dwayne Shanice Marcus Latonya

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darell or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Darell and Wilmer mean?

Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Darell and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Darell is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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