Darryl
Darryl is of Old English and French origin, derived from a surname meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one'. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#2115 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Darrell, Daryl, Darryl)
- •Easy to pronounce and spell once learned
- •Has a friendly, down-to-earth quality
- •Popular in the 1960s-1980s, now considered vintage
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Famous People
Darryl Strawberry
Former MLB baseball player
Darryl Hannah
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Darryl McDaniels
Rapper, founding member of Run-DMC
Darryl Sutter
NHL hockey coach and former player
Statistics
92,285
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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