| Meaning | darling, beloved |
| Origin | English, French |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dar-rell |
About Darrell
This established choice brings warmth and reliability to the naming conversation, offering a grounded option with proven staying power. Darrell has weathered changing trends while maintaining its essential appeal, suggesting a name that serves its bearer well throughout life's various stages. The double consonant in its spelling adds visual weight and distinction, while the two-syllable rhythm creates a comfortable, familiar sound. It carries a friendly accessibility that puts people at ease, never pretentious or trying too hard to impress. Families with traditional values will appreciate how Darrell honors naming conventions without feeling stuffy or outdated. The name works across diverse communities and backgrounds, demonstrating remarkable versatility in its application. It pairs harmoniously with a wide range of surnames, from short to lengthy, simple to complex. Darrell brings to mind dependability and genuine character, qualities that never go out of style regardless of contemporary naming fashions.
Nicknames for Darrell
| Dar |
| Darryl |
| Rell |
| Dell |
| Daz |
Famous People Named Darrell
| Darrell Hammond | American comedian and actor |
| Darrell Issa | American politician and businessman |
| Darrell Green | Former American football player |
| Darrell Waltrip | Former NASCAR driver and commentator |
| Darrell Royal | Former college football coach |
| Darrell Arthur | American professional basketball player |
| Darrell Porter | Former MLB baseball player |
| Darrell Stuckey | Former NFL football player |
| Darrell Evans | Former MLB baseball player |
| Darrell Sheets | Reality TV personality from "Storage Wars" |
| Darrell Rasner | Former MLB baseball player |
| Darrell Ward | Reality TV personality from "Ice Road Truckers" |
| Darrell Scott | American singer-songwriter |
| Darrell Westlake | English footballer |
| Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium | Football stadium named after the coach Darrell Royal |
| Darrell Hair | Former cricket umpire |
| Darrell Fitton | English electronic musician known as Bola |
| Darrell May | Former MLB baseball player |
| Darrell Mann | English engineer and author |
| Darrell Glenn | American singer and actor |
Characters Named Darrell
| Darrell Cartrip | Character from the movie "Cars" |
| Darrell Boxman | Character from the TV show "The Fairly OddParents" |
| Darrell P. | Character from the video game "Monster Prom" |
| Darrell White | Character from the TV show "Big Time Rush" |
| Darrell Patterson | Character from the movie "Coach Carter" |
| Darrell Sherman | Character from the movie "Sausage Party" |
| Darrell Simmons | Character from the TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Darrell Sheets | Character from the TV show "Storage Wars" |