Daryl vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Lou Rank #2,123

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Daryl or Lou more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Lou mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Daryl and Lou boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.