Tell is of German origin, meaning 'to tell' or 'to narrate'. It was initially used as a surname but has since evolved into a given name. The name Tell is often associated with the legendary Swiss folk hero, William Tell, who defied tyranny and became a symbol of freedom in his country.
The name Tell had its peak popularity between 1987 and 1991 with ten or more births each year. However, it has since become less common, with only a few occurrences every decade until 2023.