Chad vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Chad Rank #1,812

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Chad or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Darryl mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Chad and Darryl boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.