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Mayer vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Mayer Rank #1,834
Daryl Rank #2,002

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Daryl more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Daryl mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Mayer and Daryl boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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