Darnell Welling

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darnell Welling — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darnell Welling 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 Welling: Welling is a town in South East London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Bexleyheath, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Woolwich and 10.5 miles (16.9 km) of Charing Cross. It was part of Kent prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965. Local legend has it that Welling is so called because in the era of horse-drawn vehicles it could be said you were "well in" to Kent, or had a "well end" to the journey up and down Shooters Hill which, at the time was steep, had a poor road surface and was a notorious haunt of highwaymen. 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: Welling

English

Welling is a town in South East London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Bexleyheath, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Woolwich and 10.5 miles (16.9 km) of Charing Cross. It was part of Kent prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965. Local legend has it that Welling is so called because in the era of horse-drawn vehicles it could be said you were "well in" to Kent, or had a "well end" to the journey up and down Shooters Hill which, at the time was steep, had a poor road surface and was a notorious haunt of highwaymen.

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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 Welling

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 Welling:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Welling?
The surname Welling originates from English. Welling is a town in South East London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Bexleyheath, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Woolwich and 10.5 miles (16.9 km) of Charing Cross. It was part of Kent prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965. Local legend has it that Welling is so called because in the era of horse-drawn vehicles it could be said you were "well in" to Kent, or had a "well end" to the journey up and down Shooters Hill which, at the time was steep, had a poor road surface and was a notorious haunt of highwaymen.
How common is the surname Welling?
The surname Welling is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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