Darrel

Boy's name

Darrel is of English origin, derived from the Old French name D'Airelle, meaning "from Airelle."

Meaning From Airelle, France
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 18
Peak year 1960

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Darrelle Revis - NFL cornerback, Super Bowl champion.
  • Darrell Waltrip - NASCAR driver, three-time Cup Series champion.
  • Darrell Issa - Politician, former U.S. Representative from California.
  • Darrell Green - NFL cornerback, Pro Football Hall of Famer.
  • Darrell Hammond - Comedian, longest-tenured SNL cast member.
  • Darrell Royal - College football coach, three-time national champion.
  • Darrell Bevell - NFL coach, Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator.
  • Darrell K. Sweet - Fantasy artist, Wheel of Time book covers.
  • Darrell Scott - Musician, Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter.
  • Darrell Sheets - Reality TV personality, "Storage Wars" cast member.

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