Stubborn or one who pulls
Derived from the Norman French nickname 'Tirel', which likely referred to someone who pulls on the reins of a horse, implying a stubborn or headstrong nature. It evolved from a surname into a given name, maintaining a sense of rugged reliability.
Less common today
Terrill isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,099 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver commonly known as T.O.
Professional American football player
