Darryl vs Charley

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 #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Charley Rank #1,838

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

Is Darryl or Charley more popular?

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

What do Darryl and Charley mean?

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

Are Darryl and Charley boy or girl names?

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