Daryl

At a Glance: Name: Daryl – Origin: English (surname-derived, variant of Darrell) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: DAIR-ul

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Daryl is a modern-minimalist name used for any gender, pronounced DAIR-ul. It's an English name derived from a surname, a variant of Darrell. You may have seen it claimed that Daryl means 'beloved' — that claim doesn't hold up to sourcing, so it's best not to lean on that story when choosing it.

Meaning & Origin of Daryl

Origin: English (surname-derived, variant of Darrell).

A common claim: Daryl is said to mean 'beloved' Actually: No source ties Daryl to 'beloved'; Wiktionary identifies it only as a surname-derived variant of Darrell, with no attested meaning in the entry gathered here.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Daryl

Phonetic: DAIR-ul   IPA: /ˈdɛrəl/

Popularity of Daryl

Daryl peaked at #161 in 1970, when 1,793 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #1995, with just 77.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Daryl mean?

Daryl is said to mean ‘beloved’ No source ties Daryl to ‘beloved’; Wiktionary identifies it only as a surname-derived variant of Darrell, with no attested meaning in the entry gathered here.

How do you pronounce Daryl?

Daryl is pronounced DAIR-ul (IPA: /ˈdɛrəl/).

Is Daryl a popular name right now?

Daryl peaked at #161 in 1970 and is ranked #1995 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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