Rico vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Rico Rank #1,698
Darryl Rank #1,803

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rico or Darryl more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Rico and Darryl mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Rico and Darryl boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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