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Derrell

duh-REL

Popularity

#10111

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

5,871

Peak Year

#136 in 1987

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Darrell, of uncertain origin, likely English or French. Possibly meaning 'open' or 'from Airelle'.

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Derrell Mitchell

    Former American football player

  • Derrell Griffith

    Former American basketball player

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Personality Traits

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