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Darel

Boy Name #6,514 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Darel is a boy name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Darel often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Popularity Over Time

#6,514
Current Rank
Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie

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Darel is also used as a girl name, ranked #56560.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darel

Is Darel a boy or girl name?
Darel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6514. As a girl name, it is ranked #56560. Darel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Darel?
Darel is currently ranked #6514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darel?
Common nicknames for Darel include Dar, Day, and Darie.
Is Darel a common or rare name?
Darel is an uncommon name, ranked #6514 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Darel

Darel is a boy name .

Is Darel a boy or girl name? Darel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,514 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,560. Darel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Darel is currently ranked #6,514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Darel include Dar, Day, and Darie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Darel include Darell, Daren, Darey, Darek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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