Daryl vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dar

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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Dave Rank #2,019

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2019 for Dave.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daryl ___

  • Daryl James
  • Daryl Wayne
  • Daryl Lee
  • Daryl Michael
  • Daryl Eugene
  • Daryl Ray

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daryl

Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Dave more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Dave mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daryl and Dave boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.

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