Darryl vs Theoden

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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Theoden

Boy #1,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"king, lord of the people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Fantasy

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,860
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Theoden Rank #1,860

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1860 for Theoden.

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

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Theoden

Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Theoden more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Theoden mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin).

Are Darryl and Theoden boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Theoden is primarily a boy name.

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