Creel is an uncommon given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Craigellachie, which itself comes from the Gaelic words 'creag' meaning 'rock' and 'eachdhach' translating to 'field'. This name may have been adopted as a given name due to its association with notable locations or figures in Scotland. It is also interesting to note that Creel can be found as a surname in various parts of the world, including England and Ireland.
The name Creel was relatively popular in the year 1912 with a total of five births recorded that year.