Darryl vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Theodore mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darryl and Theodore boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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