Darrel vs Garry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rel

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Garry

Boy #5,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,172
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrel Rank #5,336
Garry Rank #5,172

Garry is more popular, ranked #5172 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrel ___

  • Darrel James
  • Darrel Wayne
  • Darrel Eugene
  • Darrel Allen
  • Darrel Scott
  • Darrel Lee

Garry ___

  • Garry James
  • Garry Lee
  • Garry Wayne
  • Garry Alan
  • Garry Dean
  • Garry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrel

Brenda Debra Dwayne Terrence Cheryl

If you choose Garry

Barry Terry Linda Sharon Carol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrel or Garry more popular?

Garry is more popular, ranked #5172 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Garry mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Garry means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrel and Garry boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Garry is primarily a boy name.

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