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Morris vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
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

Morris Rank #1,873
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1873 for Morris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Darryl mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Morris and Darryl boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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