Darrel
Meaning
variant of Darrell, from a Norman surname/place name
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Darrel peaked in the 1920s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Darrel
Most people given the name Darrel in the United States were born between 1950 and 1989. The Darrel you meet today is most often in his 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Darrel deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Darrel truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Darrel fits with your family’s names and surname.
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