Darryl vs Jessiah

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

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Jessiah

Boy #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,649
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Jessiah Rank #1,649

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 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

Jessiah ___

  • Jessiah James
  • Jessiah Lee
  • Jessiah Alexander
  • Jessiah Michael
  • Jessiah Cole
  • Jessiah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Jessiah

Elijah Isaiah Josiah Aaliyah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Jessiah more popular?

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Jessiah mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darryl and Jessiah boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Jessiah is primarily a boy name.

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