Derrell

Derrell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Derrell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Derrell

Derrell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Derrell first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #780 in 1958, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 5,855 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Derrell in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#780 in 1958
Peak year
1987
Babies named Derrell in 2024
7
Total since 1880
5,855

Derrell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2337 in 1997
Babies named Derrell in 2005
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Derrell mean?

The meaning of Derrell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Derrell a boy or girl name?

Derrell is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Derrell?

Derrell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Derrell?

Derrell first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #780 in 1958, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].