Emile vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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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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Emile Rank #1,920

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Darryl mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Emile and Darryl boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.