Garrison vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Shilo Cai Kadence Brayson

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799

Darryl Rank #1,803

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Darryl more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Darryl mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Garrison and Darryl boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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