Darrell

What does the baby name Darrell mean? Learn about what Darrell means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Darrell - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Darrell
D-A-R-R-E-L-L, is a 7-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Darrell
DAYR ul
dah RELL
Meaning of Darrell
Darling, from airelle, from the name darryl.
Origin of Darrell
The name 'Darrell' has English origins. It is derived from the Old French name 'D'Airelle', which means 'from Airelle'. Airelle is a place name in France, derived from the Latin word 'aerius', meaning 'airy' or 'open to the sky'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Darrell
Darral
Darryl
Daryl
Derril
Deryll
Popularity of Darrell
The popularity of the name 'Darrell' has experienced fluctuations over the years. In the early 20th century, the name was relatively common, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its popularity has declined in recent decades.
Darrell currently has 92 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked boy's names. The name Zoltan is slightly more popular than Darrell.

Etymology of Darrell

The name 'Darrell' is a combination of the Old French elements 'D' and 'Airelle'. The element 'D' is a contraction of the preposition 'de', meaning 'from' or 'of'. 'Airelle' refers to the place name in France. Therefore, the name 'Darrell' can be interpreted as 'from Airelle' or 'of Airelle'.

Cultural Significance of Darrell

The name 'Darrell' does not hold significant cultural or symbolic meanings in particular cultures. It is primarily used as a personal name without specific cultural connotations.