Darryl vs Woods

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 #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Woods mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Darryl and Woods boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.