Darrel vs Trip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Trip

Boy #5,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (in family lineage)"

Origin: English / Latin (ter)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,294
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrel Rank #5,336
Trip Rank #5,294

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrel ___

  • Darrel James
  • Darrel Wayne
  • Darrel Eugene
  • Darrel Allen
  • Darrel Scott
  • Darrel Lee

Trip ___

  • Trip Davis
  • Trip Alexander
  • Trip James
  • Trip Monroe
  • Trip Parker
  • Trip Coleman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrel

Brenda Debra Dwayne Terrence Cheryl

If you choose Trip

Tanner Beckett Hayes Grady Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrel or Trip more popular?

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Trip mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Trip means "the third (in family lineage)" (English / Latin (ter) origin).

Are Darrel and Trip boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Trip is primarily a boy name.

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