ThinkabaraDarnell: meaning and origin
Darnell
“Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- ✊🏾 African American
- Letters · syllables
- 7 · 2
- Starts with
- D
About the name Darnell
Darnell is a boy’s name from African American naming traditions. Its meaning is “hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families”. Names created and made popular in African American communities in the US, often blending sounds and roots in new ways — like Jaylen, Deja, Malik and Imani.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More African American names
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Jamal 👦Beauty (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Jaylen 👦A modern American name; calm, or a blend of Jay and Len · African American
- Malik 👦King (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Tyrone 👦Land of Eoghan (from an Irish county), popular in African American families · African American
Sibling name ideas (African American, girls)
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Deja 👧Already; from French déjà · African American
- Jada 👧Jade; a modern American name · African American
- Janelle 👧God is gracious; a modern form of Jane · African American
- Keisha 👧Favorite, alive · African American
- Kiara 👧Light, bright; a modern name with Italian and Irish echoes · African American
- Nyla 👧Winner, champion · African American
- Tiana 👧Princess; a modern short form of Tatiana · African American
More boy names starting with D
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- Dante 👦Enduring, steadfast · Italian
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
Questions and answers
What does the name Darnell mean?
Darnell is a name of African American origin. It means: hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families.
Is Darnell a boy or girl name?
Darnell is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Darnell have?
Darnell has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.