Daryl vs Koby

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

Playground Safety Score

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Koby Rank #2,066

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2066 for Koby.

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

Koby ___

  • Koby James
  • Koby Lee
  • Koby Alexander
  • Koby Ray
  • Koby Thomas
  • Koby Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

If you choose Koby

Tyler Mason Jayden Avery Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Koby more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Koby mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daryl and Koby boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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