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Darel

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Meaning of Darel: English: 'dear one'

Darel is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 2487th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2487

52 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,173

First recorded 1915 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 15 babies1983: 17 babies1984: 12 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 20 babies1988: 17 babies1989: 16 babies1990: 23 babies19901991: 18 babies1992: 21 babies1993: 20 babies1994: 16 babies1995: 9 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 12 babies1999: 11 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 9 babies2002: 9 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 12 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 8 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 12 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 14 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 14 babies2018: 10 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 21 babies2022: 7 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 14 babies2025: 52 babies
US babies named Darel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 52.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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