Terrell

Terrell 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 120 boys in the United States.

Terrell at a glance

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

About the name Terrell

Terrell 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, Terrell first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #255 in 1985, and in 2024 120 babies received the name — 36,384 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Terrell in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#255 in 1985
Peak year
1989
Babies named Terrell in 2024
120
Total since 1880
36,384

Terrell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#616 in 1998
Babies named Terrell in 2021
4
Total since 1996
314

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Terrell mean?

The meaning of Terrell 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 Terrell a boy or girl name?

Terrell is a boy name. In 2024, 120 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Terrell?

Terrell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Terrell?

Terrell first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #255 in 1985, and 120 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].