Darrell
Darrell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæɹɪɫ/
Meaning and origin of Darrell
- A male given name transferred from the surname in the 19th century.
Etymology
Derived from d'Airel, name of a Norman family that came from a place called Airelle in Calvados.
How popular is Darrell?
Since 1880, 1,186 girls and 159,766 boys in the U.S. have been named Darrell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1826 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 1967. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Darrell FAQ
What does the name Darrell mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname in the 19th century. Derived from d'Airel, name of a Norman family that came from a place called Airelle in Calvados.
What is the origin of the name Darrell?
Darrell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Darrell?
Since 1880, 1,186 girls and 159,766 boys in the U.S. have been named Darrell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1826 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 1967. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Darrell a boy or girl name?
Darrell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,186 girls and 159,766 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.