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Darnell

dar-NEL

Popularity

#2311

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

30,961

Peak Year

#770 in 1984

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Darnell is an English name derived from an English surname, of uncertain origin, possibly from the Old English word 'dearne' meaning 'hidden place'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Darnell Dockett

    Former American NFL football player.

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