Gene vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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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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Gene Rank #1,910

Daryl Rank #2,002

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Is Gene or Daryl more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Gene and Daryl mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gene and Daryl boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.