Don vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Don Rank #1,797

Darryl Rank #1,803

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Don or Darryl more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Don and Darryl mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Don and Darryl boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.