Dave vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Dave Rank #2,019

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Daryl mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Dave and Daryl boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.