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Flint vs Daryl

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

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Daryl Rank #2,002

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Daryl more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Flint and Daryl mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Flint and Daryl boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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