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Tyrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced tye-REL /taɪ.ˈɹɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), interpreted as 'stubborn'; popular as an African American given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Tyrell comes from the Norman surname Tyrell or Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull) read as 'stubborn', and is popular as an African American given name.
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Origin MediumOld French, English
MeaningFrom the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), interpreted as 'stubborn'; popular as an African American given name.
U.S. rank (2025)#1973 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births78 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,065

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219472025

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

Tyrell traces to the Norman surname Tyrell or Tirel, which may have started as a nickname from the Old French verb 'tirer', meaning to pull, with the playful sense of stubborn. From a medieval surname it became a given name and grew especially popular among African American families. Its sound is strong and assertive, fitting the 'stubborn' reading behind it.

Tyrell has a confident two-syllable rhythm with a stressed second syllable. The Ty- opening links it to a familiar family of modern boy's names.

Did you know? Tyrell likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Tyrell — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tyrell Biggs (1960-)
    American heavyweight boxer who won Olympic gold at the 1984 Summer Games

If you like Tyrell…

Tyree— Shares the Ty- opening and modern African American naming popularity of Tyrell.
Terrell— A closely related name with the same -rell ending and surname roots.
Tyrone— Another Ty- boy's name popular in the same communities.
Axell— another modern pick
Kendall— shares Tyrell's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrell mean?

Tyrell is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tyrell?

It's commonly said tye-REL /taɪ.ˈɹɛl/.

Is Tyrell a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tyrell is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tyrell?

In 2024, Tyrell ranked #1703 in the U.S. for boys, with 98 births recorded.

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