Delano vs Farol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delano

Boy #3,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,595
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lano

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Farol

Girl #66,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lighthouse, lantern, beacon"

Origin: Portuguese/Arabic via Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Brazilian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,829
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faro, Roli

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Popularity Comparison

Delano Rank #3,595
Farol Rank #66,829

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 vs #66829 for Farol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delano ___

  • Delano James
  • Delano Francis
  • Delano Ray
  • Delano Scott
  • Delano Anthony
  • Delano Marcus

Farol ___

  • Farol Luna
  • Farol Marina
  • Farol Isabel
  • Farol Lucia
  • Farol Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Farol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delano or Farol more popular?

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 compared to Farol at #66829 in the United States.

What do Delano and Farol mean?

Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin). Farol means "lighthouse, lantern, beacon" (Portuguese/Arabic via Greek origin).

Are Delano and Farol boy or girl names?

Delano is primarily a boy name. Farol is primarily a girl name.

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