Darrel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahrr-ehl
Origin: France
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: One who came from airelle in france

Darrel is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Norman French surname "d'Airelle, " meaning "one who came from Airelle in France. " The name has been in use for centuries, initially as a surname and later as a given name. It was moderately popular in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s to 1970s, but its popularity has since declined. Despite this, Darrel remains a timeless and bold choice, carrying a sense of tradition and sophistication. It is often associated with qualities like practicality, and reliability.

Darrel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Darrel is currently #7319 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Darrel is currently #3174 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Darrel is currently #3580 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Darrel is currently #1578 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Darrel is currently #3675 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Darrel is currently #1623 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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