Deryl
Deryl is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,685 in the US, popular nicknames include Der, Dey, and Derie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Deryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,208 babies have been named Deryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,685 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,685
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Deryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #19353.
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About the Name Deryl
Deryl is a boy name .
Is Deryl a boy or girl name? Deryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,685 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,353. Deryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Deryl is currently ranked #13,685 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deryl include Der, Dey, and Derie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis