Darryl vs Roderick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Roderick Rank #1,904

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Darryl or Roderick more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Roderick mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darryl and Roderick boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.