Back to Baby Names

Roderick vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Roderick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Similar Names

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Roderick Rank #1,904
Daryl Rank #2,002

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Daryl more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Daryl mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Roderick and Daryl boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons