Dear one or beloved
Derived from the French surname d'Airelle, originally referring to someone from Airelle in France. It later became associated with the English word 'dear' or 'darling'. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century.
About 69 boys were named Darryl in 2025.
Major League Baseball outfielder and four-time World Series champion
Warehouse manager at Dunder Mifflin · The Office
Founding member of the hip hop group Run-D.M.C.
NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning head coach
Academy Award-winning film producer and studio executive
The same feel as Darryl — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
