Clement 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

Clement Rank #2,262
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #2262 for Clement.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clement ___

  • Clement August
  • Clement Felix
  • Clement Arthur
  • Clement Louis
  • Clement Oscar
  • Clement Julian

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 Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Darryl mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Clement and Darryl boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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