Darrell vs Kross

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kross

Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kro, Kry, Krie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Kross Rank #1,317

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 vs #1470 for Darrell.

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

Kross ___

  • Kross James
  • Kross Alexander
  • Kross Michael
  • Kross William
  • Kross David
  • Kross Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

If you choose Kross

Knox Cruz Axl Reign Psalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Kross more popular?

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Kross mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are Darrell and Kross boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.

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