Darnell \d(a)-rne-ll, dar-nell\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Darnell), is pronounced dar-NEL. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Darnell is "the hidden spot". Place name and surname.
Darnell has 3 variant forms: Darnall, Darneil and Darnel.
For more information, see also the related name Larnell.