Darryl vs Pax

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
Pax Rank #1,983

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1983 for Pax.

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

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Pax more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Pax at #1983 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Pax mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Darryl and Pax boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Pax is primarily a boy name.

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