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Darrall

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-uhl /ˈdɛrəl/Medium

Meaning: Darrall is a spelling variant of Darrell, an English surname that began as a Norman French place name, 'd'Airelle,' from Airelle in Normandy. Adopted as a first name, it is generally read simply as a family and locational name rather than a word with a literal meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Darrall is a variant of Darrell, an English surname from the Norman place 'd'Airelle.' Rare in this spelling, it peaked around 1961 (said DAIR-uhl).
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningDarrall is a spelling variant of Darrell, an English surname that began as a Norman French place name, 'd'Airelle,' from Airelle in Normandy. Adopted as a first name, it is generally read simply as a family and locational name rather than a word with a literal meaning.
U.S. rank (1977)#4697 ↗ Rising
1977 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119261977

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

Darrall is one of several spellings of Darrell, a surname from the Norman French 'd'Airelle,' a place in Normandy. It became a fashionable American boy's name in the mid twentieth century, when many surnames crossed over to first-name use.

This spelling was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak around 1961, while Darrell and Daryl carried the bulk of the trend. A boy named Darrall then is in his sixties today, of a grandparent's generation.

Did you know? Darrell and its variants trace to a Norman French place name, 'd'Airelle,' carried to England after the Conquest and much later revived as a popular mid-century first name.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Darrall — Variant of Darrell; Norman French place 'd'Airelle' (Airelle, Normandy)

Variations

DarrellDarylDarrel

Nicknames

DareRell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrall mean?

It is a variant of Darrell, an English surname from the Norman French place 'd'Airelle.'

How do you pronounce Darrall?

It is said DAIR-uhl /ˈdɛrəl/ - two syllables.

Is Darrall a boy or girl name?

Darrall is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Darrall?

It has always been rare in this spelling, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the early nineteen-sixties.

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