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Daryl vs Flint

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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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Flint Rank #1,981

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Flint more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Flint mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Daryl and Flint boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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