What does the name Darryl mean?

The name Darryl means "From Airelle, France".

What is the origin of the name Darryl?

Darryl is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Darryl?

In 2023, 91 babies were named Darryl in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Darryl a boy's name?

Yes, Darryl is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Darryl

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Births Last Year: 91 ↘

All-Time Total: 92,211

Peak Year: 1961

Darryl is an English name derived from the Old French name Darrel, which is of uncertain origin. It may be related to the Norman French word "d'Airelle," meaning "from Airelle."

Notable Namesakes

Darryl Strawberry - Baseball player, New York Mets and Yankees.
Darryl Dawkins - NBA player known for powerful dunks.
Darryl Sutter - NHL coach, two-time Stanley Cup winner.
Darryl F. Zanuck - Film producer, co-founder of 20th Century Fox.
Darryl McDaniels - Member of hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.
Darryl Worley - Country music singer-songwriter.
Darryl Hickman - Actor in classic films like "The Grapes of Wrath."
Darryl Kile - MLB pitcher, two-time All-Star.
Darryl Stingley - NFL player, paralyzed after hit during game.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Darryl

Hakeem Gerald Terrence Tyrone Antoine Ahmad Jamal Amiri

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Darryl

Emani Malani Dream Amani Nala Reign Ayanna Dior

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Darryl

Dariel Darrel Darrell Daryl Derrell

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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