Darryl Cosby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darryl Cosby — English
101K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darryl Cosby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darryl is a masculine given name of English origin. Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t. The surname Cosby: Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi. Darryl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 101K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darryl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darryl

English

Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t.

Surname: Cosby

Irish

Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darryl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darryl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darryl Cosby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darryl Cosby:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darryl?
The first name Darryl originates from English. Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t.
When was Darryl most popular?
The name Darryl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cosby?
The surname Cosby originates from Irish. Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi.
What are the origins of the name Darryl Cosby?
The name Darryl Cosby combines two different traditions: the first name Darryl has English roots, while the surname Cosby originates from Irish.
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