Daryl vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Merlin Rank #2,083

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Daryl or Merlin more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Merlin mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Daryl and Merlin boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.