Darryl vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Darryl or Sheldon more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Sheldon mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Darryl and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.