Dear one or beloved
Darryle is a variant of Daryl, which likely originated from the French surname d'Airelle, referring to someone from Airelle in France. It may also be linked to the Old English word 'deore', meaning dear or beloved. Though it gained popularity in the mid-20th century, this specific spelling remains quite rare today.
Less common today
Darryle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,564 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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