Boy
Darell
beloved
About Darell
This name offers comfortable familiarity with just enough variation to maintain interest and individuality. The double 'l' spelling adds visual distinction while the overall feel remains approachable and friendly. It's the kind of name that works across generations and social contexts without ever feeling out of place. There's a blue-collar authenticity to it, an honest, straightforward quality that suggests reliability and trustworthiness. Parents who choose this name often value practicality and substance over flash, seeking something that will serve their son well in real-world settings. It's neither pretentious nor overly trendy, occupying a steady middle ground that ages well. The name has a certain warmth to it, an inherent likability that makes it easy for others to embrace. It works in professional settings without being stuffy, remains casual without being too informal. The pronunciation is intuitive, the spelling straightforward enough to avoid constant corrections while being just different enough to add character. For families who want their son to have a name that's solid and dependable, that won't raise eyebrows or require explanations, that simply works everywhere it needs to, this represents a practical and personable choice. It's understated in the best possible way.
Popularity of the Name Darell
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1941 | #990 |
| 1942 | #835 |
| 1947 | #844 |
| 1948 | #812 |
| 1949 | #972 |
| 1950 | #918 |
| 1951 | #857 |
| 1952 | #953 |
| 1953 | #897 |
| 1954 | #920 |
| 1955 | #973 |
| 1957 | #850 |
| 1958 | #837 |
| 1959 | #837 |
| 1960 | #998 |
| 1961 | #898 |
| 1963 | #871 |
| 1964 | #946 |
| 1965 | #944 |
| 1966 | #862 |
| 1967 | #887 |
| 1968 | #866 |
| 1969 | #887 |
| 1971 | #1000 |
| 1985 | #969 |
| 1986 | #938 |
| 1988 | #980 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Darell
Names Similar to Darell
Nicknames for Darell
- Dar
- Darryl
- Rell
- Dell
- Daz
Famous People Named Darell
| Darell Hammond | Founder of KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization |
| Darell Garretson | Former NBA referee |
| Darell Krasnoff | Film producer and executive |
| Darell Revis | Former professional football player |
| Darell Scott | Former NFL player |
| Darell Tapp | Former professional football player |
| Darell Joubert | South African rugby player |
| Darell L. Bigner | American neuroscientist and researcher |
| Darell Taylor | Professional football player |
| Darell Ray | Author and podcaster |
| Darell Griffith | Former NBA player |
| Darell Combs | Professional basketball player |
| Darell Enders | American musician |
| Darell Schmitt | Former MLB player |
| Darell Brown | British music producer |
| Darell Leiking | Malaysian politician |
| Darell Lupian | Mexican boxer |
| Darell M. Hammond | American mathematician and educator |
| Darell Ong | Singaporean actor and singer |
| Darell Sun | Chinese-American historian |
Characters Named Darell
| Darell Debest | Character in the novel "The Stars My Destination" by Alfred Bester |
| Darell C. Zeron | Character in the sci-fi novel "Second Foundation" by Isaac Asimov |
| Darell Vorde | Character in the "Warhammer 40,000" universe |
| Darell Swift | Character in the book "Captain Courageous" by Rudyard Kipling |
| Darell Standing | Protagonist of the novel "The Star Rover" by Jack London |
| Darell A. Fitz | Character in the TV series "Fringe" |
| Darell Tucker | Character in the novel "The Cosmic Computer" by H. Beam Piper |
| Darell Krieg | Character in the anime "One Piece" |
| Darell Mayflower | Character in the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Darell Wayne | Character in the movie "High Anxiety" by Mel Brooks |
| Darell Cullens | Character in the TV series "Ozark" |
| Darell Ryan | Character in the book "The Rats in the Walls" by H.P. Lovecraft |
| Darell Valen | Character in the video game "Dragon Age - Inquisition" |
| Darell Lestrange | Character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Darell Lake | Character in the TV series "Dark Angel" |
| Darell Rencol | Character in the book "The Sorrows of Empire" by David Weber |
| Darell Carey | Character in the movie "The Care Bears Movie" |
| Darell Finch | Character in the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Darell Cartrip | Character in the animated film "Cars" |
| Darell LaClair | Character in the TV series "Rectify" |