Darryl vs Rashad

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

Rashad

Boy #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maturity, wisdom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Rashad Rank #1,793

Rashad is more popular, ranked #1793 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Rashad more popular?

Rashad is more popular, ranked #1793 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Rashad mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Rashad means "maturity, wisdom" (Arabic origin).

Are Darryl and Rashad boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Rashad is primarily a boy name.

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