Darral

Darral is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Darrell, which comes from the French surname D'Airelle, originally denoting someone from the town of Airelle. Alternatively, it could be derived from Daryl, a name with Old English roots meaning "dear one" or "beloved." The unique spelling with the double-r and single-l gives it a distinctive look and sound. Darral peaked in usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become quite rare. The name carries a strong, masculine sound while maintaining a certain uniqueness that sets it apart from more common alternatives.

Pronounced DAR-ul.

As of October 2026, Darral ranked #9581 in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #1802 in 1957.