Why Darrel Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Darrel” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Darrel” is of French and English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Lerrad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Rraeld.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Darrel

The true meaning of ‘Darrel’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Darrel is a name that denotes you are the foundation of society. Your good sense of structure makes you an excellent organizer and manager of any enterprise. You are also stable, disciplined, practical, reliable, hard-working, and frugal. Being impulsive is not your style. You think things through carefully before embarking on a course of action. Turning ideas to reality is one of your best traits.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Darrel, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

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Is The Name Darrel Popular?

“Darrel” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Idaho as reported in the 1924 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in Idaho have the same name as you in 1924. A total of only 206 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1960 with a total of 659 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Darrel” was recorded 29,852 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Darrels to occupy the country of Caribbean Netherlands with an estimated population of 27,148.

The name first appeared in the year 1900 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ) Darrel became a popular boy’s name in the state of South Dakota in the year 1938. It ranked #48 with 24 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1940 in the state of Minnesota with 53 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of South Dakota for 16 years from 1930 to 1949 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Darrel” was recorded 1,473 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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