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Derrald

Quick answerThe name 'Derrald' is a variant of 'Derald' or 'Darrell', derived from the Old English elements "dear" (beloved) and "wald" (rule), thus meaning "beloved ruler." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious ties, and gained modest popularity in the…

Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,471
TrendVintage
Peak year1932
Syllables2
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,471

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Derrald

The name 'Derrald' is a variant of 'Derald' or 'Darrell', derived from the Old English elements "dear" (beloved) and "wald" (rule), thus meaning "beloved ruler." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious ties, and gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century without notable historical figures.

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Etymology

The name 'Derrald' is a variant of 'Derald' or 'Darrell', derived from the Old English elements "dear" (beloved) and "wald" (rule), thus meaning "beloved ruler." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious ties, and gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century without notable historical figures.

Derrald currently ranks #3,471 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1932.

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