Darryl vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Fred mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Darryl and Fred boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.