Darryl vs Emile

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 #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Emile Rank #1,920

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Darryl or Emile more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Emile mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Darryl and Emile boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.