Mecca vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mecca

Boy #1,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sanctuary, holy place"

Origin: Arabic/Ancient Semitic

Islamic Arabic African-American

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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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Mecca Rank #1,822

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1822 for Mecca.

Is Mecca or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Mecca at #1822 in the United States.

What do Mecca and Darryl mean?

Mecca means "sanctuary, holy place" (Arabic/Ancient Semitic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Mecca and Darryl boy or girl names?

Mecca is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.