Darnell Alcala

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darnell Alcala — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darnell Alcala is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darnell is a masculine given name of English origin. Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Given name Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), Amer. The surname Alcala: Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places. Darnell is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darnell reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darnell

English

Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Given name Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), Amer.

Surname: Alcala

Spanish

Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darnell is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darnell by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darnell Alcala

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darnell Alcala:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darnell?
The first name Darnell originates from English. Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Given name Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), Amer.
When was Darnell most popular?
The name Darnell reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Alcala?
The surname Alcala originates from Spanish. Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places.
What are the origins of the name Darnell Alcala?
The name Darnell Alcala combines two different traditions: the first name Darnell has English roots, while the surname Alcala originates from Spanish.
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