Dan vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Dan Rank #1,931

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Darryl mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Dan and Darryl boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.