Darrel Howard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrel Howard — English
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrel Howard is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darrel is a masculine given name of English origin. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A. The surname Howard: Howard is a common English surname. There are multiple possible origins of the name. The dominant theory pertains to the French personal names Huard and Houard adapted after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is from a Germanic source similar to Old High German *Hugihard "heart-brave," or *Hoh-ward, literally "high defender; chief guardian." Also probably in some cases a confusion with cognate Anglo-Scandinavian personal name Haward from Hávarðr, which means ha(r) "high" (or hǫð "battle") and element varðr, meaning "guardian", and sometimes also with unrelated Hayward. Darrel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrel

English

Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.

Surname: Howard

Meaning: high guardian

Germanic

Howard is a common English surname. There are multiple possible origins of the name. The dominant theory pertains to the French personal names Huard and Houard adapted after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is from a Germanic source similar to Old High German *Hugihard "heart-brave," or *Hoh-ward, literally "high defender; chief guardian." Also probably in some cases a confusion with cognate Anglo-Scandinavian personal name Haward from Hávarðr, which means ha(r) "high" (or hǫð "battle") and element varðr, meaning "guardian", and sometimes also with unrelated Hayward.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Darrel Howard

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 Darrel Howard:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Darrel?
The first name Darrel originates from English. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.
When was Darrel most popular?
The name Darrel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Howard?
The surname Howard originates from Germanic. Howard is a common English surname. There are multiple possible origins of the name. The dominant theory pertains to the French personal names Huard and Houard adapted after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is from a Germanic source similar to Old High German *Hugihard "heart-brave," or *Hoh-ward, literally "high defender; chief guardian." Also probably in some cases a confusion with cognate Anglo-Scandinavian personal name Haward from Hávarðr, which means ha(r) "high" (or hǫð "battle") and element varðr, meaning "guardian", and sometimes also with unrelated Hayward.
What are the origins of the name Darrel Howard?
The name Darrel Howard combines two different traditions: the first name Darrel has English roots, while the surname Howard originates from Germanic.
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