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Darrell

DAR-uhl

Popularity

#1465

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

160,855

Peak Year

#4,796 in 1958

First Recorded

1886

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Darrell is an English name derived from a surname, possibly from the Old French "d'Airelle," meaning "from Airelle" (a place in France), or from "dearling," meaning "dearly loved."

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DarDell

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Darrell Waltrip

    American former NASCAR driver, racing analyst, and commentator.

  • Darrell Hammond

    American actor, voice actor, impressionist and comedian.

Nicknames

DarDell

Spelling Variations

DarrylDerrell

Similar Names

DarianTerrellGarrettMitchell

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongPracticalReliable

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