Darryel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryel

Boy #30,597 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30,597
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Dar, Darr, Darry

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Jarry Maulin Manzie Tyric

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Darryel Rank #30,597

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #30597 for Darryel.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darryel at #30597 in the United States.

What do Darryel and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darryel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Darryel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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