Darryl
Meaning of Darryl
Darryl is a male name with American English pronunciation pronounced as DAIR-uhl (/ˈdɛrəl/). It is a variation of the name Daryl. The origin of the name Darryl is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the English language. Darryl has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1913, and its popularity has fluctuated over time. In recent years, Darryl has become less common, ranking around 1600th in popularity for newborns in the United States. Despite its declining popularity, Darryl still carries a sense of familiarity and traditional charm.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAIR-uhl (/ˈdɛrəl/)
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Notable People Named Darryl
| Darryl Eugene Strawberry is a former professional baseball right fielder known for his prodigious home runs and intimidating presence in the batter's box during his 17 seasons in Major League Baseball. |
| Darryl Ervin Rouson is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing the 16th district, and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives. |
| Darryl Matthews McDaniels, also known as DMC, is an influential American rapper and a founding member of the iconic hip hop group Run-DMC. |
| Darryl Glen Sittler is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known for his career in the NHL and his induction into multiple sports halls of fame. |
| Darryl Floyd Stingley was a professional football player for the New England Patriots whose career was cut short by a spinal cord injury, and he later passed away due to complications from quadriplegia. |
| Darryl Victor Talley is a former American football player who had a successful 14-season career as a linebacker in the NFL, notably playing for the Buffalo Bills and participating in four Super Bowls. |
| Darryl Fitton is an English professional darts player known as The Dazzler, famous for his entertaining walk-on to the song "One Step Beyond" and his previous career as an undertaker. |
| Darryl Plecas is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. |
| Darryl Earl Clack is a former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys and also played in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts, having attended Arizona State University. |
| Darryl Bevon Roberts is a Trinidadian footballer who last played for Kaya F.C–Iloilo and for the Trinidad and Tobago national team. |
| Darryl Ford is a former football linebacker who played in the NFL and CFL, and attended New Mexico State for college football. |
| Darryl Anthony Williams is a United States Army general who has held various high-ranking positions, including commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa and commander of Allied Land Command. |
| Darryl Ponicsan is a well-known American writer, famous for his novels The Last Detail and Last Flag Flying, as well as the screenplay for Cinderella Liberty, and he also writes mystery novels under the pen name Anne Argula. |
| Darryl Cato-Bishop is a former American football defensive lineman who played college football at North Carolina State University and has been a member of several professional teams. |
| Darryl Bryant - Darryl "Truck" Bryant is an American professional basketball player who played college basketball at West Virginia University. |
