Darryl vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Arnold Rank #1,694

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

Is Darryl or Arnold more popular?

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

What do Darryl and Arnold mean?

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

Are Darryl and Arnold boy or girl names?

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