Darrell Carvajal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrell Carvajal — French
162K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrell Carvajal is a name that combines French origins. The first name Darrell is a masculine given name of French origin. Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which was derived from Norman-French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France. There are no longer any towns in France called Airelle, but airelle is the French word for huckleberry. The surname Carvajal: Ailem Carvajal Gómez (born 1972), Cuban composer and pianist Alfonso Carvajal (writer) (born 1958), Colombian writer and editor Andarín Carvajal (1875–1949), Cuban athlete Antonio Fernandez Carvajal (c.1590–1659), Portuguese Jewish merchant, and the first naturalized English Jew Beatriz Carvajal (born 1949), Spanish actress Bernardino López de Carvajal (1455–1523), Spanish cardinal Dani Carvajal (born 1992), Spanish footballer Francisco de Carvajal (1464–1548), Spanish military officer, conquistador, and explorer Francisco Fernández Carvajal (1938–2026), Spanish priest in the Opus Dei Prelatur. Darrell is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 162K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrell reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrell

French

Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which was derived from Norman-French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France. There are no longer any towns in France called Airelle, but airelle is the French word for huckleberry.

Surname: Carvajal

Spanish

Ailem Carvajal Gómez (born 1972), Cuban composer and pianist Alfonso Carvajal (writer) (born 1958), Colombian writer and editor Andarín Carvajal (1875–1949), Cuban athlete Antonio Fernandez Carvajal (c.1590–1659), Portuguese Jewish merchant, and the first naturalized English Jew Beatriz Carvajal (born 1949), Spanish actress Bernardino López de Carvajal (1455–1523), Spanish cardinal Dani Carvajal (born 1992), Spanish footballer Francisco de Carvajal (1464–1548), Spanish military officer, conquistador, and explorer Francisco Fernández Carvajal (1938–2026), Spanish priest in the Opus Dei Prelatur.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Darrell Carvajal

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 Darrell Carvajal:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Darrell?
The first name Darrell originates from French. Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which was derived from Norman-French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France. There are no longer any towns in France called Airelle, but airelle is the French word for huckleberry.
When was Darrell most popular?
The name Darrell reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carvajal?
The surname Carvajal originates from Spanish. Ailem Carvajal Gómez (born 1972), Cuban composer and pianist Alfonso Carvajal (writer) (born 1958), Colombian writer and editor Andarín Carvajal (1875–1949), Cuban athlete Antonio Fernandez Carvajal (c.1590–1659), Portuguese Jewish merchant, and the first naturalized English Jew Beatriz Carvajal (born 1949), Spanish actress Bernardino López de Carvajal (1455–1523), Spanish cardinal Dani Carvajal (born 1992), Spanish footballer Francisco de Carvajal (1464–1548), Spanish military officer, conquistador, and explorer Francisco Fernández Carvajal (1938–2026), Spanish priest in the Opus Dei Prelatur.
What are the origins of the name Darrell Carvajal?
The name Darrell Carvajal combines two different traditions: the first name Darrell has French roots, while the surname Carvajal originates from Spanish.
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