What origin is the name Durrel?

Durrel comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Durrel?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Durrel — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Is it Durrel or Durel?

Both spellings are used. Durrel means "A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved."; Durel is listed with the meaning "A variation of the English surname Durell, which signifies a person from the forest.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Durrel

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Durrel

Durrel

Boy

English

2 syllables

Durrel is an English boy's name meaning "A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved".

Durrel is a boy's name of English origin meaning "A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Durrel mean?

A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved.

How popular is Durrel?

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What does Durrel mean?

Durrel is a boy name of English origin meaning "A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved.".

How popular is Durrel?

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Sister names that go with Durrel

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

How to say Durrel

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Durrel.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Other spellings of Durrel

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Durel — "A variation of the English surname Durell, which signifies a person from the forest." (English)

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Durrel at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -el
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -el?

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6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Durrel?

Durrel means "A variant of the English name Darrell, meaning beloved." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)