Darrell Horgan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrell Horgan — French
162K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Darrell Horgan 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 Horgan: Horgan is a surname of Irish origin. The origins of the name lie in County Cork, Ireland; Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 1978), British model Anthony Horgan (born 1976), Irish rugby footballer Brendan Horgan, American businessman Cara Horgan (born before 2004), English actress Denis Horgan (1871–1922), Irish athlete Goretti Horgan (born 1950s), Irish socialist activist Joe Horgan (born 1977), American baseball player Michael C. Horgan (1846–1910), American Union Navy sailor Neal Horgan (born 1979), Irish footballer Ollie Horgan (1968–2025), Irish football manager P. H. 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: Horgan

Irish

Horgan is a surname of Irish origin. The origins of the name lie in County Cork, Ireland; Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 1978), British model Anthony Horgan (born 1976), Irish rugby footballer Brendan Horgan, American businessman Cara Horgan (born before 2004), English actress Denis Horgan (1871–1922), Irish athlete Goretti Horgan (born 1950s), Irish socialist activist Joe Horgan (born 1977), American baseball player Michael C. Horgan (1846–1910), American Union Navy sailor Neal Horgan (born 1979), Irish footballer Ollie Horgan (1968–2025), Irish football manager P. H.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Darrell Horgan

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 Horgan:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Horgan?
The surname Horgan originates from Irish. Horgan is a surname of Irish origin. The origins of the name lie in County Cork, Ireland; Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 1978), British model Anthony Horgan (born 1976), Irish rugby footballer Brendan Horgan, American businessman Cara Horgan (born before 2004), English actress Denis Horgan (1871–1922), Irish athlete Goretti Horgan (born 1950s), Irish socialist activist Joe Horgan (born 1977), American baseball player Michael C. Horgan (1846–1910), American Union Navy sailor Neal Horgan (born 1979), Irish footballer Ollie Horgan (1968–2025), Irish football manager P. H.
What are the origins of the name Darrell Horgan?
The name Darrell Horgan combines two different traditions: the first name Darrell has French roots, while the surname Horgan originates from Irish.
Advertisement