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Hiro vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Hiro Rank #2,121
Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Daryl mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Hiro and Daryl boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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