Darrel

Q: Is Darrel a boy or girl name?

Darrel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #66803, and as a boy name it ranks #5336.

Q: How popular is the name Darrel?

Darrel is ranked #66803 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-uhl ]

Girl Name #66,803 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Popularity Over Time

#66,803

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #66,803
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie Darrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Darrel Ayla

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Darrel Eden

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Darrel Daisy

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Darrel Alaia

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Darrel Brooklyn

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Darrel Alice

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Darrel Claire

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Darrel Eliza

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Darrel Georgia

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Also a Boy Name

Darrel is also used as a boy name, ranked #5336.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darrel

Is Darrel a boy or girl name?

Darrel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66803. As a boy name, it is ranked #5336. Darrel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Darrel?

Darrel is pronounced d-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Darrel?

Darrel is currently ranked #66803 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Darrel?

Common nicknames for Darrel include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darrie.

Is Darrel a common or rare name?

Darrel is an uncommon name, ranked #66803 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Darrel

Darrel is a girl name .

Is Darrel a boy or girl name? Darrel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,803 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,336. Darrel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Darrel is currently ranked #66,803 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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