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Derrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-REL /dəˈrɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Darrell — from the Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)'; an aristocratic surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Airelle: Derrell spells Darrell. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'duh-REL'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA spelling of Darrell — from the Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)'; an aristocratic surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8422 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,864

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719092025

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

Derrell is a spelling of Darrell — from the Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)'; an aristocratic surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'duh-REL').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families as a spelling of Darrell. Rare in this spelling, from-Airelle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Darrell is 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)' in Norman French — Derrell is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-REL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Darrell — French/English; routes layered

Variations

DarrellDarrylDerryl

Nicknames

Der

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derrell mean?

Derrell spells Darrell — Norman French 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)'; an aristocratic surname. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Derrell?

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

Is Derrell a boy or girl name?

Derrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Derrell?

Derrell is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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