What does the name Darnell mean?

The name Darnell means "A type of grass".

What is the origin of the name Darnell?

Darnell is a name of French origin.

In 2023, 61 babies were named Darnell in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Darnell is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 61 ↘

All-Time Total: 28,574

Peak Year: 1984

Darnell is of English origin and is derived from the surname Darnall, which comes from a place name meaning "hidden nook" or "hidden corner."

Boy names closely related to Darnell

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Girl names closely related to Darnell

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Births per year in the United States

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