Jules vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,841
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Charley Sir Copeland Jaylon

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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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Dezmond Zohan Shilo Kallum

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Darryl mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Jules and Darryl boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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