Darrell

Meaning of Darrell

This name comes from an old French surname, meaning 'from Airelle.' Airelle was a place name in France.

Darrell has French, English roots — browse every French, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darrell

After ranking as high as #471 in 2000, Darrell has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darrell

• Darrell Waltrip
  Legendary NASCAR champion driver.
• Darrell Hammond
  Iconic SNL comedian, impressionist.
• Darrell Green
  NFL Hall of Fame cornerback.
• Darrell Issa
  Former US Congressman, businessman.
• Darrell K. Royal
  Legendary college football coach.

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Questions about the name Darrell

What does the name Darrell mean?

Darrell means this name comes from an old french surname, meaning 'from airelle.' airelle was a place name in france, and it comes from French, English origins.

Is Darrell a boy's or a girl's name?

Darrell is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darrell?

Darrell did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Darrell most popular?

Darrell peaked at #471 in 2000.