Darryl vs Mecca

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 #1,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sanctuary, holy place"

Origin: Arabic/Ancient Semitic

Islamic Arabic African-American

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Mecca Rank #1,822

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1822 for Mecca.

Is Darryl or Mecca more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Mecca at #1822 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Mecca mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Mecca means "sanctuary, holy place" (Arabic/Ancient Semitic origin).

Are Darryl and Mecca boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Mecca is primarily a boy name.