Darryl

Darryl is a masculine given name and a spelling variant of Daryl. The form is a descendant of the given name Darrell, which in turn ultimately derives from the surname Darcy. Darcy originated from the Old French d'Arcy, meaning "of Arcy," a toponym referring to places in Normandy. As a given name, Darryl appeared in English-speaking countries in the 20th century and was popular in the United States and Canada during the 1960s–1980s.

Spelling variants include Darrel, Darrell, Daryl, Darrall, and Darryll. The name is generally used for males, with female usage rare.

In modern usage, Darryl is found across diverse communities and is associated with a range of public figures in sports, entertainment, and business, though no singular meaning is attached to the name beyond its etymological roots.

Pronunciation commonly settles on two syllables, with the first syllable stressed: DAR-uhl.