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Tyrel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ty-REL /taɪˈrɛl/High

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

In 30 seconds: Thunder ruler; stubborn: Tyrel spells Tyrell/Terrell. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ty-REL').
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningA spelling of Tyrell/Terrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' (from an English surname); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5187 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,425

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119682025

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

Tyrel is a spelling of Tyrell/Terrell — 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 'ty-REL'; nickname Ty).

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

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

Variations

TyrellTerrellTyrelle

Nicknames

Ty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrel mean?

Tyrel spells Tyrell/Terrell — variously 'thunder ruler' and 'stubborn'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tyrel?

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

Is Tyrel a boy or girl name?

Tyrel is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyrel?

Tyrel is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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