Darryl

French

"dear one, beloved"

Darryl Origin and Meaning

The name Darryl is a boy's name.

Darryl is a masculine name with ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name 'Dáire' or 'Daire,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' It entered common usage in English-speaking countries as both a given name and surname. Darryl experienced significant popularity in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, reaching its peak in the mid-1960s. Sports figures like baseball stars Darryl Strawberry and cultural references in television and film helped maintain the name's visibility. While its usage has declined since its heyday, Darryl retains a friendly, approachable quality. The name is often associated with reliability and straightforwardness, carrying a classic yet not overly formal feel with its characteristic double-r spelling.

Darryl Rank in US Top 1000

# 946 in the US

Popularity of the name Darryl

• 794 Unique 2023

Famous People Named Darryl

• Darryl Eugene Strawberry American baseball player
• Darryl Francis Zanuck American film producer
• Darryl Wade Worley American country music singer
• Darryl Hill aka Cappadonna American rapper of Wu,Tang Clan
• Darryl Dawkins American basketballer
• Darryl O'Young Canadian,Chinese racing driver
• Darryl Matthews "D.M.C." McDaniels American rapper of Run,D.M.C.
• Jamie Darryl O 'Hara English footballer
• Darryl Andrew Kile American baseball player
• Darryl Gerard Hickman American actor
• Darryl Rhoades American musician and comedian
• Darryl James Webster English cyclist

The name Darryl in Pop Culture

• Darryl Parks character on TV's "A.N.T. Farm"
• Darryl Philbin character on TV's "The Office"
• Darryl Whitefeather character on TV's "Crazy Ex,Girlfriend"
• Darryl "Brax" Braxton character on Australian soap "Home and Away"
• Darryl and Darryl brothers of Larry on TV's "Newhart"
• 'Little Darryl' character in the 'Family Farm' online game franchise