Henley vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henley

Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,876
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Henley Rank #1,876
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1876 for Henley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henley or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Henley at #1876 in the United States.

What do Henley and Darryl mean?

Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Henley and Darryl boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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