Darnell
Meaning
"hidden nook, secret alcove"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,331
- Total SSA Count
- 61
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dar, D
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hidden nook, secret alcove"
Origin: Old French
"famous warrior"
Origin: Old High German (Hludwig, via Louis)
Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #68661 for Luease.
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Darnell is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Luease at #68661 in the United States.
Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Luease means "famous warrior" (Old High German (Hludwig, via Louis) origin).
Darnell is primarily a boy name. Luease is primarily a girl name.