Darryl vs Jed

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

Darryl Rank #1,803
Jed Rank #1,993

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1993 for Jed.

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

Jed ___

  • Jed William
  • Jed Thomas
  • Jed Henry
  • Jed Alexander
  • Jed Michael
  • Jed Carter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Jed

Eli Sam Clara Ruth Amos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Jed more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Jed mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darryl and Jed boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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