Darryl

The name Darryl is an English name derived from the old French name 'D'Airelle', which means 'from Arras'. Arras is a city in northern France, and the name originally referred to someone who came from that region.

The name Darryl gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. It has been used as both a given name and a surname.

While the exact origin of the name Darryl is uncertain, it is thought to have been formed as an anglicized version of the French surname D'Airelle or a variant of the name Darrell.

Today, the name Darryl is considered a masculine given name and is primarily used for boys.