Terell is an appealing and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from African roots. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly among the African American community. The name Terell is composed of two parts: 'Tere', meaning 'to hunt' in African dialects, and 'ell', a suffix indicating a place or land. Therefore, Terell can be interpreted as 'land where hunting takes place'. This unique moniker offers parents an opportunity to choose a name with rich cultural heritage for their child.
The name Terell experienced significant popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s, peaking with 106 births in 1994. However, it has since declined, with only 6 births recorded in 2023. Over the entire period, there were a total of 2678 births with this name.