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Daryl vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,812
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Chad Rank #1,812

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Chad more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Chad mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Daryl and Chad boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.

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