Darryl vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Rico Rank #1,698

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Rico more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Rico mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Darryl and Rico boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.