Darnel
- Pronunciation
- [Dar-nel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Hidden.
- Origin
- English
Darnel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,006 baby boys have been named Darnel. The name peaked in 1986 with 36 US births that year (rank #1737).
Top States for Darnel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Darnel births are: New York (115), Florida (11), California (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Darnel
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6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Darnel's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Darnel
Variant Forms
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Compare Darnel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Darnel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).