Tyrell

Tyrell - A very unique male name

Tyrell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1967 on position #1713. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tyrell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tyrell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tyrell. The baby boy name Tyrell was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2143 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tyrell peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 355.

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Tyrell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tyrell is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,249 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,447.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tyrell is where you live.

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Tyrell origin and meaning

Surname transfer — origin disputed

A transferred surname; its derivation is disputed and no meaning is established

Tyrell is a surname — of an Anglo-Norman family long established in England and Ireland — carried into first-name use in the US, where it peaked for boys in 1992. Proposed derivations of the surname, including a link to the Norse name Thorold, are speculative, so no meaning is claimed here. Use has fallen steadily, from rank 1376 in 2020 to 2143 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Tyrell is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Tyrell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tyrell, sorted by popularity.

Terrell / Tyrel / Terrill / Terell / Terrel / Tyrelle / Tarell / Tarrell / Tirrell / Tyrrell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Tyrell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tyrell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tyrell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ty-REL · /taɪˈrɛl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Tyrel — A simplified spelling of the same name.
• Tirell — A further respelling.
• Terrell — A related surname name; a separate established name.

Nicknames: Ty

Famous bearers

• Tyrell Biggs — Heavyweight boxer who won Olympic gold in 1984 (b. 1960) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A 1990s name with a strong, surname-like finish, now receding but still familiar.

Worth knowing

• Spellings multiply — Tyrel, Tirell, Terrell — and paperwork will mix them up.