Darryl
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Darryl is an English name meaning “from Airelle”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.88% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Darryl
Darryl is an English given name that originated as a transferred surname, likely derived from the Old French 'd'Airelle'. This topographical indicator referred to a person originating from the town of Airelle in Northern France. While its usage transitioned from a surname to a first name, it maintained its connection to the geographical nomenclature of the Norman period. It became a recognized given name through regular adoption into the English naming pool.
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Gender Usage of the Name Darryl
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Darryl is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Darryl
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Darryl is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 19K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 8.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 31K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 114K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Darryl ranked #2,645 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,107 in 2024 — an improvement of 462 places. Darryl shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #58 in 1966. Its lowest recorded position was #3,107 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -274 places (from #2,371 to #2,645).
Name StyleMethodology
Darryl is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 83% of available years and remains active today, averaging 54 births per year after a historical peak in 1965.Characteristics of the Name Darryl
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- D — Boy Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- l — Boy Names Ending in “l”
Name AestheticMethodology
Darryl is a two-syllable name defined by mid-century phonetic trends. It is widely associated with the musician Daryl Hall. Its profile fits a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Darryl
Middle names used with DarrylMethodology
Darryl is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Darryl Wayne · Darryl Keith · Darryl Eugene · Darryl Anthony · Darryl LamontView all 450 boy middle names.
- Total 684 middle names used with Darryl
- 70 girl middle names used with Darryl
- 147 unisex middle names used with Darryl
Middle name suggestions for DarrylMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Darryl is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Darryl Jacob · Darryl Jason · Darryl Jesus · Darryl Jerry · Darryl Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Darryl
Sound Like Darryl Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Darrell · Daryl · Terrell · View all 73 names
Spelled Like Darryl Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Darry
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: David · Daniel · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Darryl Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Michael · Daniel · Paul · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Darryl”
Dictionary Meaning of "Darryl"Methodology
A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Darrell
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How to Spell Darryl in ASL
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