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Derryl

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How to Pronounce Derryl

Pronounced DER-il /ˈdΙ›r.Ι™l/Medium

Meaning: Derryl is a spelling of Darrell, a name from the Norman-French surname d'Airelle, 'from Airelle', a place in Normandy; it became a popular boys' given name in the twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Derryl is a mid-century spelling of Darrell, from a Norman surname meaning 'from Airelle', said 'DER-il'.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningDerryl is a spelling of Darrell, a name from the Norman-French surname d'Airelle, 'from Airelle', a place in Normandy; it became a popular boys' given name in the twentieth century.
U.S. rank (2008)#11413 β†˜ Falling
2008 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 901
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196219342008

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Derryl is one of several respellings of Darrell, whose surname traces to the Norman-French d'Airelle, marking a family 'from Airelle' in Normandy. The name crossed from surname to first name and gathered a crowd of creative spellings.

This spelling stayed uncommon, reaching a modest peak in the early nineteen-sixties before fading. It reads as a mid-century name and is little used in this form today.

Did you know? Darrell and its many spellings, Derryl among them, spread widely in the mid twentieth century, part of a fashion for surname-style boys' names ending in the soft -l sound.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Derryl β€” variant of Darrell; Norman-French d'Airelle

Variations

DarrellDarylDerrell

Nicknames

Derry

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Darrellβ€” the standard spelling and Norman root of Derryl
Darylβ€” a like short spelling of the same name
Derrellβ€” a near-twin spelling of the period
Darrylβ€” another popular mid-century spelling of the name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derryl mean?

Derryl is a spelling of Darrell, from the Norman-French surname d'Airelle meaning 'from Airelle' in Normandy.

How do you pronounce Derryl?

It's said DER-il /ˈdΙ›r.Ι™l/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derryl a boy or girl name?

Derryl is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Derryl?

Derryl was an uncommon mid-century spelling and is rare today.

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