Durell is of American origin, a variant spelling of Durrell, which itself stems from the Norman French 'Durand.' This name was popular among Normans who settled in England after the 11th-century conquest, and it has maintained its presence in the English-speaking world since then. The name Durell consists of two elements: 'd'or,' meaning 'of gold' or 'golden,' and 'homme,' which translates to 'man.' Thus, Durell can be interpreted as 'golden man.' It is a unique and distinctive name with a historical foundation.
The name Durell experienced a significant surge in popularity during the mid-20th century, with a notable spike between 1984 and 1985, when the number of births skyrocketed from 46 to an astounding 208. However, since then, its popularity has steadily declined, with fewer than 20 births recorded in each year from 2003 onwards, and as low as 6 births in recent years like 2016 and 2020. In total, there have been 1742 births named Durell since 1913.