Eagle town or dear friend
Darvell is likely a variation of the English surname Darville, which originated from a French place name meaning 'eagle town'. Alternatively, it may be a modern elaboration of the name Darrell, which stems from the Norman-French 'd'Airelle', or it could be influenced by the Old English elements for 'dear' and 'settlement'.
Less common today
Darvell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,296 in 1990.
Former NFL wide receiver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
