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Tyrrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced tih-REL /təˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A first-name use of the old Norman surname Tyrrell (also Tirel), of uncertain sense — sometimes tied to Old French for 'stubborn' or 'to pull.' As a given name it moves with Terrell and Tyrell.Low

In 30 seconds: Tyrrell carries a medieval Norman surname into the given-name world, a cousin of Terrell and Tyrell (said 'tih-REL').

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Origin MediumEnglish, Norman

MeaningA first-name use of the old Norman surname Tyrrell (also Tirel), of uncertain sense — sometimes tied to Old French for 'stubborn' or 'to pull.' As a given name it moves with Terrell and Tyrell.

U.S. rank (2023)#14019 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 668

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

Tyrrell is a first-name use of the Norman surname Tyrrell or Tirel, whose original sense is uncertain — some link it to Old French words for 'stubborn' or 'to pull.' It rose with the broader family of Terrell and Tyrell, surname-names that turned into given names in the twentieth century.

Tyrrell was never common but proved durable, reaching a small high in the early 1990s and continuing quietly since. It fits the enduring taste for two-syllable, -ell surname-names for boys.

Did you know? The double-r spelling ties Tyrrell to the historic Anglo-Norman family Tyrrell, though as a modern first name it rides the popularity of Terrell.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Tyrrell — Norman surname Tirel; given-name use with Terrell/Tyrell

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrrell mean?

Tyrrell comes from the Norman surname Tyrrell (Tirel); its original meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked to Old French for 'stubborn.'

How do you pronounce Tyrrell?

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

Is Tyrrell a boy or girl name?

Tyrrell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tyrrell?

Tyrrell has always been uncommon, given to only a few dozen boys a year, but it has stayed in steady use.