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Latrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced lə-TREL /ləˈtrɛl/High

Meaning: Modern American coinage joining the La- prefix to the -trell ending (as in Montrell, Cantrell); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: A smooth, homegrown American name: Latrell joins the La- prefix to a stylish -trell ending. Built for sound, it gained fame through NBA star Latrell Sprewell. Confident and contemporary.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningModern American coinage joining the La- prefix to the -trell ending (as in Montrell, Cantrell); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#3625 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,838

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919702025

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

Latrell is a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix to the -trell ending (as in Montrell, Cantrell). It has no single traditional root; like its cousins, it was built for its confident, melodic sound, and gained visibility through basketball's Latrell Sprewell.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? NBA guard Latrell Sprewell carried this name to 1990s basketball stardom — one of many La-prefixed names coined for their smooth, distinctive music.
Overall data confidence 60%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

LatrelleLattrell

Nicknames

Trell

Famous Bearers

  • ★Latrell Sprewell (1970-)
    American professional basketball player who was a four-time NBA All-Star during his career with the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks
  • ★Latrell Mitchell (1995-)
    Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the South Sydney Rabbitohs

If you like Latrell…

Montrell— a fellow -trell coinage
Jamal— another modern crossover favorite
Laken— shares Latrell's American roots
Lakai— the same modern feel
Layden— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latrell mean?

Latrell is a modern coinage joining the La- prefix to the -trell ending; it has no single traditional meaning.

How do you pronounce Latrell?

It's said lə-TREL /ləˈtrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latrell a boy or girl name?

Latrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Latrell?

Latrell is a rare name in the U.S.

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