Darryl vs Jed

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

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Jed Rank #1,993

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Darryl or Jed more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Jed mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darryl and Jed boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.