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Darryl

This name is a variant of Darrell.

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Darryl is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈdæɹ.ɪl/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈdæɹ.ɪl/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Darrell. In the United States, this spelling was more popular than Darrell from 1960 to 1966, being especially well-used in the African-American community.

Notes and context

Usage: english, african american

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