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Darel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-əl /ˈdɛr.əl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-linked to 'a dear one, a beloved'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Airelle; a dear one: Darel spells Darrell — 'from Airelle; a dear one'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-linked to 'a dear one, a beloved'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#2542 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darel is a spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle' (a place in Normandy), and folk-linked to English dear, 'a beloved one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (nickname Dare).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, from-Airelle-or-a-dear-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Darrell comes from the Norman place-name 'from Airelle' — and is folk-linked to 'a dear one, a beloved' — Darel is a streamlined spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAIR-əl').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Darrell — routes layered

Variations

DarrellDarrelDaryl

Nicknames

Dare

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If you like Darel…

Darrell— the standard spelling
Daryl— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darel mean?

Darel spells Darrell — 'from Airelle' (a Norman place), folk-linked to 'a dear one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Darel?

It's said DAIR-əl /ˈdɛr.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darel a boy or girl name?

Darel is a boy's name.

How popular is Darel?

Darel is a rare name in the U.S.

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