Darryl vs Jareth

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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Jareth

Boy #1,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented blend of Jared and Gareth"

Origin: Modern English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,811
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Jar, Reth

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Jareth Rank #1,811

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1811 for Jareth.

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

Jareth ___

  • Jareth Stone
  • Jareth Quinn
  • Jareth Blake
  • Jareth Cole
  • Jareth Reed
  • Jareth Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Jareth

Soren Calix Lyra Evander Petra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Jareth more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Jareth at #1811 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Jareth mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Jareth means "invented blend of Jared and Gareth" (Modern English origin).

Are Darryl and Jareth boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Jareth is primarily a boy name.

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