A masculine given name, often spelled 'Daryl,' with unclear or disputed origins.
The name may derive from Old English 'd'Ayrelle' or from a Norman surname meaning 'beloved.' Its exact origin is uncertain, which makes it linguistically mysterious compared to most common names.
Darrell/Daryl became super popular in the 1970s and 80s—it's one of those names whose popularity spiked at a specific moment in pop culture history, making birth certificates a timeline of cultural trends.
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