Darryl vs Canon

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 #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Canon Rank #1,929

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Darryl or Canon more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Canon mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Darryl and Canon boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.