Darryl vs Pharaoh

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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Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 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

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Pharaoh more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Pharaoh mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Darryl and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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