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Arnold vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arnold Rank #1,694
Darryl Rank #1,803

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold or Darryl more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Darryl mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Arnold and Darryl boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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