Dan vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Dan Rank #1,931

Daryl Rank #2,002

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Is Dan or Daryl more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Dan and Daryl mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Dan and Daryl boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.