Strong; firm; or from the door-keeper
Durrell is likely derived from the French 'durel', a diminutive of 'dur' meaning hard or firm. It may also have roots as an English habitational surname for someone living near a manor door or gate. In the United States, it gained some visibility in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Durrell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,507 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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