Harrel is an unusual yet charming name of German origin, meaning "strong as an army". It is derived from the Germanic elements Hari and Hadu, which translate to "army" and "battle", respectively. The name Harrel was more prevalent in the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare, making it a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet significant name for their child.
These statistics show a fluctuating trend in the number of babies named Harrel born each year over this period. The name's popularity peaked in the mid-1920s with as many as 24 births in 1922 and 23 in 1925, but it began to decline from the late 1920s onwards. By the 1960s and 1970s, the name had become quite rare, with fewer than 10 Harrel births per year recorded each year except for a brief resurgence in the late 1940s to early 1950s. In total, 764 babies named Harrel were born over this period.