Darryl vs Indigo

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

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Indigo

Girl #923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep blue-purple color, from India"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#923
Total SSA Count
287
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indie, Indy, Indi

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Indigo Rank #923

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darryl ___

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

Indigo ___

  • Indigo Rose
  • Indigo Sky
  • Indigo Blue
  • Indigo Wild
  • Indigo Storm
  • Indigo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Indigo mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin).

Are Darryl and Indigo boy or girl names?

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

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