Darryl vs Fredrick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Darryl and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.