Marlin vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Marlin Rank #1,945

Daryl Rank #2,002

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Is Marlin or Daryl more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Daryl mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Marlin and Daryl boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.