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Jed vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jed Rank #1,993
Daryl Rank #2,002

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Daryl more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Jed and Daryl mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Jed and Daryl boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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