Dear or beloved; from Airelle
Deryl is a variant of Daryl, which likely originated from a French surname referring to someone from Airelle in France. It is also frequently associated with the English word 'dear', implying a beloved person. While it gained some traction in the mid-20th century, it remains a rare alternative to the more common Daryl or Darrell.
Less common today
Deryl isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,304 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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