Leander vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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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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Leander Rank #1,751

Darryl Rank #1,803

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Leander or Darryl more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Leander and Darryl mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Leander and Darryl boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.