Darel

Q: Is Darel a boy or girl name?

Darel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #6514, and as a girl name it ranks #56560.

Q: How popular is the name Darel?

Darel is ranked #6514 in popularity for boy names.

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

Darell #1952 Daren #2865 Darey #3274 Darek #3728

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Darel Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Darel Adriel

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Darel Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Darel Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Darel Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Darel Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Darel Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Darel Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Darel Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Darel Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

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.