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Darryl vs Irving

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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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Irving mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Darryl and Irving boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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