Darryl vs Kent

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
Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 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

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Kent mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Darryl and Kent boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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