Darryl

Darryl Meaning & Origin

About Darryl
The name Darryl is of English origin and is derived from the French name Daryl, which itself comes from the Old English word "deorling," meaning "darling" or "beloved." As a result, the name Darryl carries the connotation of being cherished or loved, reflecting a person who is adored and valued by others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Darryl are male.

Darryl Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.98% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Darryl in Braille

Here's how to represent Darryl in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Darryl in braille

How to Spell the Name Darryl in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Darryl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Darryl in sign language

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