Possibly an elaborated form of the surname Darrell, which comes from the Norman French place name d'Airelle, denoting someone who came from Airelle in France; the ending echoes biblical names like Daniel.
Vibe
approachable
How it ages.
A modern-feeling name that stands out without being unusual, a fresh pick for a boy.
The cultural moment.
Last ranked #13 in the Dominican Republic in 2023, #89 in Puerto Rico in 2025, and #326 in the United States in 2025.