Darrell vs Jessiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Dell

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Jessiah

Boy #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,649
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Jessiah Rank #1,649

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1649 for Jessiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrell ___

  • Darrell James
  • Darrell Lee
  • Darrell Wayne
  • Darrell Keith
  • Darrell Eugene

Jessiah ___

  • Jessiah James
  • Jessiah Lee
  • Jessiah Alexander
  • Jessiah Michael
  • Jessiah Cole
  • Jessiah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

If you choose Jessiah

Elijah Isaiah Josiah Aaliyah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Jessiah more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Jessiah at #1649 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Jessiah mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrell and Jessiah boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Jessiah is primarily a boy name.

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