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Darryl vs Morris

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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Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Morris Rank #1,873

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1873 for Morris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Morris more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Morris mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Darryl and Morris boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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