Open; beloved
Darriel is a rare variant likely derived from the French name Darrell, meaning 'open' or 'from Airelle,' or influenced by the Hebrew name Dariel, meaning 'God is my dwelling.' It combines the soft phonetic qualities of Daniel with the distinctive 'D' prefix, offering a modern twist on traditional sounds.
Less common today
Darriel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,842 in 1990.
American college football quarterback
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).