Reggie vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reggie

Boy #1,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler's counsel, powerful advisor"

Origin: Old High German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,972
Total SSA Count: 79
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Ryett Evian Marlin Pax

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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

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Greysen Daryl Ayce Richie

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Popularity Comparison

Reggie Rank #1,972

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1972 for Reggie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reggie or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Reggie at #1972 in the United States.

What do Reggie and Darryl mean?

Reggie means "ruler's counsel, powerful advisor" (Old High German via Norman French origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Reggie and Darryl boy or girl names?

Reggie is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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