Lucky vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucky

Boy #1,864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, blessed"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Lucky Rank #1,864
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1864 for Lucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucky or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Lucky at #1864 in the United States.

What do Lucky and Darryl mean?

Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" (English origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Lucky and Darryl boy or girl names?

Lucky is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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