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Darryl vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Holt Rank #1,918

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Holt more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Holt mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Darryl and Holt boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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