Boy Name
Derrill
Derrill is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Derrill is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Derrill often also consider Derell.
Derrill meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Derrill has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Derrill as D·E·R·R·I·L·L, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Derrill is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Derrill variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Derrilla, Derrille, Derrilly, Derril.
- Nicknames: Derr and D.
- Middle names: Pair Derrill with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Derrill middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Derell, Derrell, Daryll, Darrell, Durrell — full picks on the sibling names for Derrill guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Derrill? Browse our names like Derrill guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Derrill
What does the name Derrill mean?
Derrill has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Derrill?
The exact origin of Derrill is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Derrill?
Derrill has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Derrill a boy's or girl's name?
Derrill is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Derrill in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Derrill sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Derrill?
Names that share Derrill's sound and style include Derell, Derrell, Daryll, Darrell, Durrell.
What middle names pair well with Derrill?
Good middle-name fits for Derrill pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Derrill is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Derrill is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Derrill?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Derrill share its rhythm without rhyming — Derell, Derrell, Daryll all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.