Daryl vs Pax

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
Pax Rank #1,983

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 vs #2002 for Daryl.

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

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Pax more popular?

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Pax mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Daryl and Pax boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Pax is primarily a boy name.

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