Darryl

What does the baby name Darryl mean? Learn about what Darryl means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Darryl - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Darryl: D-A-R-R-Y-L, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Darryl: DER-əl; DAYR ul
Meaning of Darryl: Darling, form of darrell, from airelle.
Origin of Darryl: The name 'Darryl' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old French name 'Darel', which was a variant of the name 'Darrell'. The name 'Darrell' itself originated from the Old English word 'deorling', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'.; American Names; English Names; French Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Darryl: Daran; Daren; Darence; Darian; Darien; Darin; Dario; Darion; Daron; Darral; Darrell; Darren; Darrin; Darron; Daryl; Derril; Derron; Deryl; Deryll; Deryn
Popularity of Darryl: The popularity of the name 'Darryl' has experienced fluctuations over the years. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and reached its peak in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, it was a relatively common name for boys in the United States.; Darryl currently has 86 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked boy's names. The name Mitch is slightly more popular than Darryl.

Etymology of Darryl

The name 'Darryl' does not have a specific etymology. However, its variant 'Darrell' is derived from the Old English word 'deorling', which means 'darling' or 'beloved'. This suggests that the name carries connotations of endearment and affection.

Cultural Significance of Darryl

The name 'Darryl' does not hold significant cultural or historical associations. It is a name that has been used predominantly in English-speaking countries.