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Darel

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Darel is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Darel is a variant of Darrell, which is of English origin and means 'open from above,' referring to an open valley or clearing.”. It currently ranks #6222 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1956.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Darel Means

Darel is a variant of Darrell, which is of English origin and means 'open from above,' referring to an open valley or clearing.

The Story of Darel

Imagine a name like an open meadow, a place of clear skies and grounded presence, waiting for your son to find his ground.

Darel is an English variant of the surname Darrell, itself stemming from Old French 'de l'Aurelle,' meaning 'from Aurelle,' likely referring to an open valley or clearing. This name evokes images of wide-open spaces and the natural landscape. It traveled from England, gaining a foothold in American naming traditions, particularly in the mid-20th century, carrying with it a sense of dependable solidity.

Saying 'Darel' feels like looking out over a wide, peaceful vista. It’s a name that carries a sense of reliability and straightforwardness, a promise of steady presence for your son. You’ll feel its practical comfort when you write it on his first school papers, knowing it anchors him. It sounds like home, a place of calm and understanding.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

ReliableLoyalPracticalDown-to-earth

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#44 in 1956

Total Births

2,121

First Recorded

1915

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