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Terell

♂ Boy

Pronounced tuh-REL /təˈrɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Terrell/Tyrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' (from an English surname); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Thunder ruler; stubborn: Terell spells Terrell/Tyrell. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningA spelling of Terrell/Tyrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' (from an English surname); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13683 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,695

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419572025

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

Terell is a spelling of Terrell/Tyrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' (from an English surname; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'tuh-REL'; nickname Terry).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, thunder-ruler at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Terrell/Tyrell is variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' (from an English surname) — Terell is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'tuh-REL').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Terrell — routes layered

Variations

TerrellTyrellTerrelle

Nicknames

Terry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terell mean?

Terell spells Terrell/Tyrell — variously 'thunder ruler' and 'stubborn; one who pulls'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Terell?

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

Is Terell a boy or girl name?

Terell is a boy's name.

How popular is Terell?

Terell is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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