Daryl vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Clive Rank #2,057

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Daryl or Clive more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Clive mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Daryl and Clive boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.