Wilmer vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Swedish Norwegian German 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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Wilmer Rank #1,848

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Is Wilmer or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Wilmer and Darryl mean?

Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Wilmer and Darryl boy or girl names?

Wilmer is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.