Darrell

Darrell is a masculine given name that is also used as a surname in English-speaking countries. The spelling variant Darrel and the closely related Darryl are common, and the form Daryl is sometimes treated as a separate given name though sharing origins.

The exact origin is uncertain, but the name is generally viewed as derived from the medieval English surname Darell or Darrel, itself probably of Norman-French origin associated with a place name or family name. The given-name form spread in the English-speaking world in the 19th and 20th centuries and later.

Usage: Darrell has been most common in the United States, where it saw peak usage in the mid-20th century; it remains in use but is less prevalent for newborns today. The name has also appeared in other English-speaking countries and in various forms around the world.

Notable people with the given name include: Darrell Issa, American businessman and politician; Darrell Green, Hall of Fame American football cornerback; Darrell Hammond, American comedian and actor; Darrell K. Royal, American football coach.