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Holt vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
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

Holt Rank #1,918
Daryl Rank #2,002

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Daryl more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Holt and Daryl mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Holt and Daryl boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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