Darryl

Boy's name

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."

Meaning From Airelle, France
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 91 Falling
Peak year 1961

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Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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.

Brothers for Darryl

Boy names closely related to Darryl

Hakeem Gerald Terrence Tyrone Antoine Ahmad Jamal Amiri

Sisters for Darryl

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

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