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Derell

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-RELL /dəˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: Derell reads as a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel — an English surname from the Norman French place name Airelle, later a first name. As spelled Derell is a variant; the base is documented, the respelled route we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth two-beat name: Derell restyles Darrell (said 'duh-RELL'). A modern take we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American English
MeaningDerell reads as a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel — an English surname from the Norman French place name Airelle, later a first name. As spelled Derell is a variant; the base is documented, the respelled route we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12724 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619452024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Derell is a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel, an English surname from the Norman French place name Airelle, long used as a first name. As spelled Derell is a variant; the base is documented, the respelled route we note (said 'duh-RELL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. and reads as a fresh take on a familiar name. Rare, respelled, and smooth.

Did you know? Derell respells Darrell/Darrel — rooted in a Norman French place name (Airelle) carried into English — a mid-century favorite refreshed with a De- opening (said 'duh-RELL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Derell — respelling of Darrell; Norman French place-name root

Variations

DarrellDarrelDerrell

Nicknames

DellRell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derell mean?

Derell is a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel, an English surname from the Norman French place name Airelle. The base is documented; the respelled route we note.

How do you pronounce Derell?

It's said duh-RELL /dəˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Derell a boy or girl name?

Derell is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Derell?

Derell is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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