Daryl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Daryl Name at a Glance

Name	Daryl
Meaning	From a French surname and place name meaning Open.' Dates back to the eleventh century as both surname and given name.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Daryl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Daryl means “From a French surname and place name meaning Open.' Dates back to the eleventh century as both surname and given 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.

Daryl Name Origin

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

Is Daryl a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Daryl

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