Daryl

Meaning of Daryl

This name means 'from Airelle,' referring to a place in France. It essentially describes someone who came from that specific location.

Daryl has Old French roots — browse every Old French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Daryl

After ranking as high as #738 in 2000, Daryl has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Daryl

• Daryl Hall
  Musician, half of Hall & Oates
• Daryl Morey
  NBA executive, team president
• Daryl Davis
  Musician, author, anti-racism activist
• Daryl Mitchell
  Actor, 'Galaxy Quest', TV shows
• Daryl Sabara
  Actor, 'Spy Kids' film series

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Questions about the name Daryl

What does the name Daryl mean?

Daryl means this name means 'from airelle,' referring to a place in france. it essentially describes someone who came from that specific location, and it comes from Old French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Daryl?

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

When was Daryl most popular?

Daryl peaked at #738 in 2000.