Boy Name
Darold
Darold is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Darold — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Derald is on your shortlist, Darold belongs in the same conversation.
Darold meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Darold has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Darold as D·A·R·O·L·D, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Darold is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Darold variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Darolda, Darolde, Daroldy, Darol.
- Nicknames: Dar and D.
- Middle names: Pair Darold with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Darold middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Derald, Daryll, Daryle, Darel, Darol — full picks on the sibling names for Darold guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Darold? Browse our names like Darold guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Darold
What does the name Darold mean?
Darold has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Darold?
The exact origin of Darold is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Darold?
Darold has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Darold a boy's or girl's name?
Darold is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Darold in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Darold sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Darold?
Names that share Darold's sound and style include Derald, Daryll, Daryle, Darel, Darol.
What middle names pair well with Darold?
Good middle-name fits for Darold pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Darold is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Darold is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Darold?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Darold share its rhythm without rhyming — Derald, Daryll, Daryle all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.