Darnel

Q: Is Darnel a boy or girl name?

Darnel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #64335, and as a boy name it ranks #11539.

Q: How popular is the name Darnel?

Darnel is ranked #64335 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AHRN-uhl ]

Girl Name #64,335 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Darnel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRN-uhl.

Parents who love the name Darnel often also consider Derek, Constant, Cyanthia .

Popularity Over Time

#64,335

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #64,335
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie Darnie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Darnel is also used as a boy name, ranked #11539.

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Similar Names

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Derek Girl Germanic Constant Girl Latin Dreamer Girl Old English Cyanthia Girl Greek mythology

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darnel

Is Darnel a boy or girl name?

Darnel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64335. As a boy name, it is ranked #11539. Darnel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Darnel?

Darnel is pronounced d-AHRN-uhl.

How popular is the name Darnel?

Darnel is currently ranked #64335 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Darnel?

Common nicknames for Darnel include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darnie.

Is Darnel a common or rare name?

Darnel is an uncommon name, ranked #64335 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Darnel

Darnel is a girl name .

Is Darnel a boy or girl name? Darnel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,335 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,539. Darnel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Darnel is currently ranked #64,335 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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