Darryl vs Benji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Benji Rank #1,629

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Benji more popular?

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Benji mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darryl and Benji boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Benji is primarily a boy name.