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Tarrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced tuh-REL /təˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern American spelling of Terrell or Tyrell, from an English surname of Norman origin (Tirel), whose own meaning is debated — 'to pull' or 'stubborn' are sometimes offered. The Tarrell spelling is a contemporary variation; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling of Terrell: the root is a Norman surname whose meaning is debated (said 'tuh-REL'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern American spelling of Terrell or Tyrell, from an English surname of Norman origin (Tirel), whose own meaning is debated — 'to pull' or 'stubborn' are sometimes offered. The Tarrell spelling is a contemporary variation; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13964 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 788

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719622024

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

Tarrell is a contemporary American respelling of Terrell and Tyrell, names that descend from the Norman surname Tirel — a surname whose own meaning is debated. The Terrell family of names has been a steady presence in African American naming for decades. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Smooth, familiar, and modern (said 'tuh-REL').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare spelling, modern, and smooth.

Did you know? Terrell and Tyrell go back to the Norman surname Tirel, whose meaning has never been firmly settled. Tarrell is a modern respelling of that family, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'tuh-REL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tarrell — Modern spelling of Terrell/Tyrell; Norman surname Tirel; routes uncertain

Variations

TerrellTyrellTarell

Nicknames

TarrRell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarrell mean?

Tarrell is a modern spelling of Terrell or Tyrell, from the Norman surname Tirel, whose meaning is debated. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tarrell?

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

Is Tarrell a boy or girl name?

Tarrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Tarrell?

Tarrell is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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