Darrel

Darrel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Darrel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Darrel

Darrel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darrel first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #243 in 1939, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 29,749 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darrel in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#243 in 1939
Peak year
1960
Babies named Darrel in 2024
18
Total since 1880
29,749

Darrel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#853 in 1996
Babies named Darrel in 2011
3
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darrel mean?

The meaning of Darrel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darrel a boy or girl name?

Darrel is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darrel?

Darrel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darrel?

Darrel first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #243 in 1939, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].