Sorrel - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Sorrel \s(or)-

, also used as boy's name Sorrel, is of Old French and Old German origin. From the plant "surele" which is a derivative of "sur", meaning "sour" in German. This refers to the acid taste of its leaves.

Sorrel has 3 variant forms: Sorel, Sorell and Sorrell.

For more information, see also the related name Burnett.

Baby names that sound like Sorrel are Sarely, Sarelia, Syrilla, Sirilla and Saralee.

Sorrel is an uncommon first name for women but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#45352 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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