English · Boy name
Darryl
“from Airelle”
About the name Darryl
Darryl is a variant of Darrell, which comes from an English surname of Norman origin, d’Airelle, meaning ‘from Airelle’, a place in Normandy. It is often associated by folk etymology with the word ‘darling’. Spellings include Daryl and Darrell. Notable bearers include the American baseball player Darryl Strawberry and the musician Daryl Hall of the duo Hall and Oates. The given name arose in the United States and Britain as the surname was adopted for boys.
- Meaning
- from Airelle
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DARE-uhl(2 syl.)
Middle names for Darryl
- Darryl James
- Darryl Michael
- Darryl Anthony
- Darryl Robert
- Darryl Lee
Questions about Darryl
- What does Darryl mean?
- Darryl is an English name meaning "from Airelle".
- How do you pronounce Darryl?
- Darryl is pronounced DARE-uhl, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Darryl?
- Variants of Darryl include Daryl, Darrell.
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