Darrell
Darrell is of French origin, derived from the surname d'Airelle meaning "from Airelle" (a town in France), or possibly meaning "beloved" or "dear one." It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#1691 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has two common spellings: Darrell and Daryl
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Peak popularity was in the 1960s-70s, giving it a retro-classic feel
- •Works well in professional settings
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Statistics
159,766
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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