Darinel
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Darinel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 78 babies have been named Darinel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darinel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,380 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,380
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"father of multitudes (variant of Avram)"
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#12,256 in US
Sanskrit origin
"victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit..."
#12,372 in US
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"descent; he who descended"
#12,535 in US
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#12,224 in US
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About the Name Darinel
Darinel is a boy name .
Darinel is currently ranked #12,380 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darinel include Dar, Dari, Dariy, Dariie, Nel, Nely, Nelie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darinel include Dariel, Dario, Darius, Darian, Darien . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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