Darnell vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,331
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darnell Rank #2,331
Lysander Rank #2,200

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darnell ___

  • Darnell James
  • Darnell Antoine
  • Darnell Marcus
  • Darnell Devon
  • Darnell Ray
  • Darnell Lee

Lysander ___

  • Lysander James
  • Lysander Hugh
  • Lysander Arthur
  • Lysander Edmund
  • Lysander William
  • Lysander Theodore

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Leander Araminta Cassius Evangeline Ptolemy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darnell or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Darnell and Lysander mean?

Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Darnell and Lysander boy or girl names?

Darnell is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.

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