Terrell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Terrell \t(e)-rre-ll\ is pronounced TARE-el. Possibly (Old French) "puller", referring to a nickname for a stubborn person, implying a comparison with a horse that uncooperatively pulls on the reins. Also possibly (Old German) "following Thor". Thor, the god of thunder, was a key figure in Norse mythology.

Terrell has 12 variant forms: Tarrall, Terell, Terrall, Terrel, Terrelle, Terrill, Terryal, Terryl, Terryll, Tirrell, Tyrell and Tyrrell.

For more information, see also related names Terry and Thorald.

Baby names that sound like Terrell are Derrell, Derrill, Derrel, Derrall, Derell, Darrell, Dorrell, Durrell, Tyrrel and Tirell.

Terrell is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Terrell. Click here to compare Terrell with related baby names.