Darl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Darl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 717 babies have been named Darl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,406 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,406
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Girl Name
Darl is also used as a girl name, ranked #67844.
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Old English origin
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Latin origin
"artisan, worker in hard materials"
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Latin caput origin
"head, leader, chief"
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Latin (profectus) origin
"advance, progress, forward movement"
#28,206 in US
Latin origin
"son of Clement, gentle one"
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Old Norse origin
"river mouth, estuary"
#28,548 in US
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About the Name Darl
Darl is a boy name .
Is Darl a boy or girl name? Darl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,406 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,844. Darl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darl is currently ranked #28,406 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Darl include Dariel, Dario, Darius, Darwin, Darian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis