Darrell vs Mirth

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

Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Mirth Rank #69,003

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #69003 for Mirth.

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

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

If you choose Mirth

Solace Blythe Verity Merit Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Mirth more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Mirth mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin).

Are Darrell and Mirth boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Mirth is primarily a girl name.

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