Charley vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Charley Rank #1,838

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Darryl mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Charley and Darryl boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.