Darryl

Meaning of Darryl

This name means "dear" or "beloved." It's also associated with a place name meaning "open land."

Darryl has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darryl

After ranking as high as #549 in 2000, Darryl has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darryl

• Darryl Dawkins
  Legendary NBA slam dunker
• Darryl McDaniels
  Pioneering hip-hop artist (Run-DMC)
• Darryl Hannah
  Actress, environmental activist
• Darryl Strawberry
  Star baseball player
• Darryl Hall
  Singer-songwriter (Hall & Oates)

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Questions about the name Darryl

What does the name Darryl mean?

Darryl means this name means "dear" or "beloved." it's also associated with a place name meaning "open land.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Darryl a boy's or a girl's name?

Darryl is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darryl?

Darryl did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Darryl most popular?

Darryl peaked at #549 in 2000.