Derell
Derell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Arelle; open or darling.
Origin and history
Derell is an American variant of the names Darrell or Darrell, derived from the Anglo-Norman French surname D'Arelle, meaning 'from Arelle'. It emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic respelling. It remains a relatively rare male name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Derell since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.5 %)
- SC (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Derell
- Derell Robertson: American football player
Nicknames
Del, Rell
Fun facts
- Like Darrell, Derell traces back to Norman French roots indicating a person from the town of Arelle in France.
- The spelling Derell became popular in the mid-to-late 20th century alongside other capitalization and spelling variations like Darrell and Jerell.