Terrel
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uhl ]
Terrel is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,752 in the US, popular nicknames include Ter, Tey, and Terie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Terrel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,540 babies have been named Terrel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terrel is past its peak , currently ranked #13,752 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,752
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Terrel is also used as a girl name, ranked #65648.
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About the Name Terrel
Terrel is a boy name .
Is Terrel a boy or girl name? Terrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,752 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,648. Terrel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terrel is currently ranked #13,752 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terrel include Ter, Tey, Terie, and Terrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terrel include Terry, Terrance, Terrell, Terrence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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