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Daryl vs Charley

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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Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Charley mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Daryl and Charley boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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