Darrell

Darrell 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 123 boys in the United States.

Darrell at a glance

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

About the name Darrell

Darrell 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, Darrell first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #86 in 1967, and in 2024 123 babies received the name — 159,669 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darrell in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#86 in 1967
Peak year
1958
Babies named Darrell in 2024
123
Total since 1880
159,669

Darrell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#573 in 1996
Babies named Darrell in 2025
3
Total since 1996
269

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darrell mean?

The meaning of Darrell 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 Darrell a boy or girl name?

Darrell is a boy name. In 2024, 123 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darrell?

Darrell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darrell?

Darrell first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #86 in 1967, and 123 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darrell?

Darrell is pronounced /ˈdæɹɪɫ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.