Tyrell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Tyrell \t(y)-re-ll\ is pronounced tye-REL, TER-el. Possibly (Old French) "puller", and started as a nickname for a stubborn person, implying a comparison with a horse that uncooperatively pulls on the reins. Also possibly derivative of Tyr, the name of the Scandinavian god of battle. Tuesday was named for Tyr.

Tyrell has 6 variant forms: Terrell, Tirell, Tyrel, Tyrelle, Tyrrel and Tyrrell.

For more information, see also the related name Thorald.

Baby names that sound like Tyrell are Terell, Derell, Durell and Tirrell.

Tyrell is an uncommon 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 Tyrell. Click here to compare Tyrell with related baby names.