Durrell

Durrell Origin and Meaning

The name Durrell is a boy's name.

Durrell is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage, a common naming pattern. The name may derive from Old French 'durel,' meaning 'hard' or 'enduring,' or from place names in Normandy. Durrell gained some recognition through the British writer Lawrence Durrell and his brother Gerald Durrell, a naturalist and author. The name has a dignified, somewhat aristocratic quality with its stress typically falling on the second syllable. Though never exceedingly common, Durrell saw modest use in the United States during the mid-20th century. It offers an uncommon option with literary associations and a distinguished sound.

Durrell Rank in US Top 1000

# 808 in the US

Famous People Named Durrell

• Durrell Mohammad aka Hell Rell American rapper
• Durrell "Tank" Babbs American R&B singer
• Darian Durrell Barnes American NFL football player

The name Durrell in Pop Culture

• Durrell Charles Fisher, character on TV's "Six Feet Under"