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Calloway vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Calloway Rank #1,851
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1851 for Calloway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calloway or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Calloway at #1851 in the United States.

What do Calloway and Darryl mean?

Calloway means "pebbly place, bald clearing" (Old English origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Calloway and Darryl boy or girl names?

Calloway is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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