Terrell

Meaning of Terrell

Terrell is thought to mean 'thunder ruler' or 'powerful'. It may also be related to the word 'tirel', referring to someone who pulls or draws.

Terrell has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Terrell

After ranking as high as #409 in 2000, Terrell has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Terrell

• Terrell Owens
  American football wide receiver
• Terrell Davis
  American football running back
• Terrell Suggs
  American football linebacker
• Jaye Terrell
  American contemporary artist
• Terrell Ransom Jr.
  American voice actor

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Questions about the name Terrell

What does the name Terrell mean?

Terrell means terrell is thought to mean 'thunder ruler' or 'powerful'. it may also be related to the word 'tirel', referring to someone who pulls or draws, and it comes from French origins.

Is Terrell a boy's or a girl's name?

Terrell is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Terrell?

Terrell did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Terrell most popular?

Terrell peaked at #409 in 2000.