Darell
Meaningfrom Airelle · English
- US rank
- #1,826
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #813 in 1948
87 babies were named Darell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 69 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,646 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darell, 87 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarell first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1948, when it reached #813.
- Then vs nowDarell is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,646.
- TrendDarell has climbed 69 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,826. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDarell is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #829, followed by Colorado (#849). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Darell means “from Airelle”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Darell
Darell is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “from Airelle”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Darell for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 112 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1948, when it ranked #813 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,826, with 87 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.8 | 146,699 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,367 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 41,356 boys |
| 1940s | 33 | 30,562 boys |
| 1950s | 33 | 30,590 boys |
| 1960s | 35 | 28,466 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 30,779 boys |
| 1980s | 38 | 26,350 boys |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,299 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 46,404 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 42,052 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,914 boys |
Other spellings of Darell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Darell
What does the name Darell mean?
Darell means “from Airelle” in English.
What is the origin of the name Darell?
Darell has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darell a boy or girl name?
Darell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darell?
Darell ranked #1,826 for US boys in 2025, given to 87 babies. Its best year was 1948 (#813).