Daryl vs Wilmer

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

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Wilmer mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Daryl and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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