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Terryl

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Terryl

Pronounced TER-uhl /ˈtɛrəl/Medium

Meaning: Terryl is a variant of Terrell or Terrill, an English surname from the Norman personal name Tirel, of uncertain sense sometimes linked to 'to pull' or 'stubborn'. It can also read as an elaboration of Terry, the short form of Terence. Used here for boys, it belongs to the surname-and-short-name family around Terry.Low

In 30 seconds: Terryl is a variant of Terrell, an English surname, or an elaboration of Terry, a rare mid-century boy's name said TER-uhl.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningTerryl is a variant of Terrell or Terrill, an English surname from the Norman personal name Tirel, of uncertain sense sometimes linked to 'to pull' or 'stubborn'. It can also read as an elaboration of Terry, the short form of Terence. Used here for boys, it belongs to the surname-and-short-name family around Terry.

U.S. rank (2008)#12387 ↘ Falling

2008 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 740

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Terryl draws on Terrell, an English surname from the Norman Tirel, and on Terry, the pet form of Terence. The blend of a surname-name and a familiar short name gave it a modern, casual feel when it appeared in mid-century records.

The name stayed rare, reaching only a couple dozen boys a year at its high around 1960 before easing off. A man named Terryl now would be of a grandfather's generation; the name reads as a mid-century American take on the Terry and Terrell family rather than a mainstream classic.

Did you know? Terryl sits between two sources: the surname Terrell and the friendly short name Terry, from Terence.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Terryl — variant of Terrell/Terrill (Norman Tirel); also elaboration of Terry

Variations

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Nicknames

Terry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terryl mean?

It is a variant of Terrell, an English surname, or an elaboration of Terry, the short form of Terence.

How do you pronounce Terryl?

It's said TER-uhl /ˈtɛrəl/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Terryl a boy or girl name?

Terryl is used mainly as a boy's name.

Is Terryl a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a mid-century variant of Terrell and Terry used lightly around the nineteen-sixties.