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Chet vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,095
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chet Rank #2,095
Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2095 for Chet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chet or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Daryl mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Chet and Daryl boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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