Fred vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Darryl Rank #1,803

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Fred or Darryl more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Fred and Darryl mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Fred and Darryl boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.