Derrell
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Derrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,684 babies have been named Derrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derrell is past its peak , currently ranked #14,228 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,228
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Derrell is also used as a girl name, ranked #64489.
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About the Name Derrell
Derrell is a boy name .
Is Derrell a boy or girl name? Derrell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,228 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,489. Derrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Derrell is currently ranked #14,228 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derrell include Der, Derr, Derry, Derrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Derrell include Derrick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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