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The first name Tyrell

A boy’s name.

Pronounced /taɪˈɹɛl/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

Meaning and origin

A male given name.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

In 2025, 9 boys were named Tyrell, making it the 2,440th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2007, with 69 births (#476).

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1,145
babies named Tyrell, 1996–2025
#2,440
rank in 2025
2007
peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Tyrell with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Tyrell at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 78 boys born in the United States were named Tyrell, the 1,973rd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1992, when 669 were.

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16,215
babies named Tyrell since 1880
#1,973
rank in 2025
1992
peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Tyrell

5 on Wikidata, most written-about first

  • Tyrell Malacia
    Dutch association football player, born 1999
  • Tyrell Biggs
    American boxer, born 1960
  • Tyrell Terry
    American basketball player (born 2000)
  • Tyrell Belford
    English association football player (born 1994)
  • Omar Richards
    English association football player (1998-)

Questions

How popular is the name Tyrell?
In 2025, 9 boys born in England and Wales were named Tyrell, ranking 2,440th. Its peak was 2007, with 69 births.
Is Tyrell a boy's or a girl's name?
Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 16,215 US babies named Tyrell since 1880 were boys.
When was Tyrell most popular?
1992 in the United States, when 669 babies were named Tyrell, its highest rank at 354th.
How do you pronounce Tyrell?
Tyrell is /taɪˈɹɛl/, 2 syllables.
Is Tyrell also a surname?
Yes. Tyrell is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.