Meanings
- A male given name.
- A surname.
Origin
English surname, from the noun darnel (“type of ryegrass”). Also a variant of Darnall. The given name is likely derived from the surname.
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Cite this entry
Darnell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darnell
“Darnell.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darnell. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Darnell,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darnell.
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