Darril as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Darril

What is the meaning of the name Darril ?

The baby name Darril is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdærɪl/ (DAR-ril).

Darril is English in Origin.

Darril is a modern English given name, a phonetic variant of Darrell/Daryl, ultimately from the Norman French surname d’Airel, identifying someone “from Airel,” a commune in Normandy. Through Middle English, the surname settled as Darrell and related forms; the core meaning is habitational: “of Airel.” The spelling Darril, with single final -l and short -il ending, reflects 20th‑century American preferences for streamlined, distinctive variants.

As a first name, the Darrell/Daryl family rose in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century and peaked in the United States from the 1940s to the 1970s; Darril itself has remained uncommon but clearly legible alongside variants such as Darrell, Darrel, Darryl, Daryl, Deryl, Derrell, Derrill, and Darel. Feminine or unisex counterparts include Daryl and Darielle. The name carries a cool mid‑century vibe while retaining medieval Norman roots, offering the understated sense of place embedded in “from Airel.”

⚙ Darril is extremely rare. Across 10 countries, we found just 20 recorded uses of it.