Darnell
English
"the hidden spot"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
The name Darnell is currently ranked #982 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #280 in 1984. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in DARNELL, DARNELL, and DARNELL. Darnell is occasionally used for girls in 2017.
# 982 in the US
Darnell Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Darnell
- 860Unique2023
Famous People Named Darnell
- Darnell Smith aka Belo ZeroAmerican rapper
- Darnell BingAmerican NFL football player
- Darnell Kenneth HallAmerican Olympic sprinter
- Darnell Tyrone McDonaldAmerican baseball player
- Darnell Maurice DockettAmerican NFL football player
- Darnell ColesAmerican baseball player
- Darnell Joseph DinkinsAmerican NFL football player
- David Darnell Brown aka Young BuckAmerican rapper
The name Darnell in Pop Culture
- Darnellcharacter in movie "Honey 2"
More Lists containing Darnell
- Names that Peaked in 1984
- English Names
- English Names for Boys
- 7 Letter Boy Names
- UK Baby Names
- UK Boy Names
- Names Ending in L for Boys
- Names That Mean Hidden
- Names That Mean Spot
- Two Syllable Names for Boys
- Animal Names for Boys
- English Names that Start With D
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