Amelia vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dar, D

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darryl Rank #1,803

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Darryl ___

  • Darryl James
  • Darryl Lee
  • Darryl Wayne
  • Darryl Eugene
  • Darryl Ray
  • Darryl Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darryl more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darryl mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Amelia and Darryl boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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