Daryl vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Is Daryl or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Marlin mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Daryl and Marlin boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.