Earl vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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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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Earl Rank #2,165

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Daryl mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Earl and Daryl boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.