Beloved or dear; open
Derrell is a variant of Darrell, which originated from the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle', referring to someone from Airelle in France. It is also often associated with the English word 'dear'. The name saw moderate popularity in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Derrell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #899 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Professional heavyweight boxer
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