Dontrell is of African origin, meaning 'free person'. It's composed of two elements: 'Don', which means 'world' or 'power', and 'trell', a variant of the name Trayell, derived from the French 'traître', meaning 'traitor'. However, in this context, it's not associated with any negative connotation. The name Dontrell gained popularity during the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities. It's often spelled variations include Dontrrell and Dauntrell.
"The name Dontrell has had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with births peaking at six in 1981 and declining to five in both 1977 and 1991. Altogether, there have been 16 babies named Dontrell across these three years."