Daryl vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Dan Rank #1,931

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

Is Daryl or Dan more popular?

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

What do Daryl and Dan mean?

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

Are Daryl and Dan boy or girl names?

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