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Kent vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Kent Rank #1,636
Darryl Rank #1,803

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Darryl more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Kent and Darryl mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Kent and Darryl boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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