Daryl vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Dave Rank #2,019

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Daryl or Dave more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Dave mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daryl and Dave boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.