Daryl

from Airelle (Anglo-Norman/English)

Daryl is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 279, with 26,789 records. It has 2 syllables.

English / Other Modern English
May 2021 rank
#279
May 2021 records
26,789
Syllables
2
Origin
English / Other
Background
Modern English
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

from Airelle (Anglo-Norman/English)

Daryl originated as an English given name derived from the French-Norman toponymic surname d'Airelle. In the Philippines, it is widely used for males as a standalone first name popularized during the mid-to-late 20th century under Western media influence.

Daryl is derived from an Anglo-Norman surname originally denoting someone from Airelle in France. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through American cultural influence during the 20th century.

English 80% Other 20%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Neutral Everyperson Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compounds like Daryl John. Common casual nicknames in the Philippines include Dary, Dags, or DJ.

Best known for: Daryl Ong (Filipino singer-songwriter)

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Is Daryl a common boy name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Daryl is number 279, with 26,789 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.