
The short answer
Dariel is a masculine name used in English and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Probably an elaborated form of Darrell, with an ending similar to biblical names such as Daniel." It ranked #327 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, probably an elaborated form of Darrell, with an ending similar to biblical names such as Daniel. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Dariel ranked #327 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #327 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dariel mean?
Behind the Name does not give Dariel a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: probably an elaborated form of Darrell, with an ending similar to biblical names such as Daniel.
Is Dariel a popular name?
Dariel ranked #327 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dariel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Dariel appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dariel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.