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Durrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-REL /dəˈrɛl/High

Meaning: An English/French surname — variously 'a stronghold/fortress gate' (from the Old French) and 'a strong/tough one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stronghold; a strong one: Durrell is an English/French surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningAn English/French surname — variously 'a stronghold/fortress gate' (from the Old French) and 'a strong/tough one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9201 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519142024

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

Durrell is an English/French surname — variously 'a stronghold/fortress gate' (from the Old French) and 'a strong/tough one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'duh-REL').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-stronghold at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Durrell is variously 'a stronghold/fortress gate' and 'a strong one' — a crisp English/French surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-REL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Durrell — surname; routes layered

Variations

DurellDarrellDurrel

Nicknames

Durr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Durrell mean?

Durrell is an English/French surname, variously 'a stronghold' and 'a strong one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Durrell?

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

Is Durrell a boy or girl name?

Durrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Durrell?

Durrell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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