Darryl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Darryl Name at a Glance

Name	Darryl
Meaning	From a French surname and place name.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Darryl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Darryl means “From a French surname and place name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Darryl Name Origin

Our database records Darryl under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Darryl a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Darryl is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Darryl

When considering Darryl for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.