Derrell
Meaning
“A spelling variant of Darrell, an English surname from the Norman place name Airelle in France.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Derrell has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Derrell
People given the name Derrell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Derrell deep dive
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