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Darrell
♂ Boy
Pronounced DAIR-ul /ˈdær.əl/Low
Meaning: From Airelle, Normandy; darlingLow
In 30 seconds: Darrell is an English surname from the Norman-French place name Airelle in Normandy, meaning from Airelle. As a given name it became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century.
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MeaningFrom Airelle, Normandy; darling
U.S. rank (2025)#1691 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births97 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 159,766
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Darrell is from the Old French place name d'Airelle meaning from Airelle in Normandy. It became a surname in England and then a given name in the United States.
Darrell was a popular name in the United States from the 1950s through 1980s.
Did you know? Darrell Strawberry, the New York Mets and Yankees outfielder, and Darrell Hammond, the long-running SNL cast member, show the range of notable personalities who have carried this distinctly American-feeling name.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
DarrylDarrelDaryl
Nicknames
Dar
Famous Bearers
- ★Darrell Green (b. 1960)American Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who spent his 20-season NFL career with the Washington Redskins
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What does Darrell mean?
From Airelle, Normandy; darling
How do you pronounce Darrell?
Darrell is pronounced DAIR-ul.
What is the origin of Darrell?
Darrell comes from English, French.
What names are similar to Darrell?
Similar names include garrett, darren, carroll.