Darryl vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Kent mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Darryl and Kent boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.