Harrell Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAIR-el //ˈhɛr.əl//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: army ruler; French: from the hare's hill

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Harrell has its roots in the Old French name "Harel," which itself is derived from the Germanic name "Haro," meaning "army ruler" or "leader of the army." This name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, as many Old French names were adopted into the English language during this period. The transition from Harel to Harrell reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes that occurred as names were anglicized over time, particularly in the context of the evolving English language and its interactions with Norman French influences.

Historically, the name Harrell has been associated with various figures and families throughout the centuries. One notable mention is the Harrell family, which can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where surnames often indicated lineage or occupation.

The name appears in historical records from the 13th century, suggesting its use among the gentry or landed classes. Additionally, the name may have been carried by individuals of significance in local governance or military roles, aligning with its meaning related to leadership.

Culturally, the name Harrell has resonated within various communities, often symbolizing strength and authority due to its etymological roots. It has been used in literature and historical texts, contributing to its enduring presence.

The name's association with leadership may have also influenced its adoption in various forms, including diminutives or variations like "Harley," which have emerged in different contexts. Overall, Harrell reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and shaped by historical developments in England.

Famous people named Harrell

In this section, you will find notable people named Harrell. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Harrell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Harrell Fletcher is an artist and educator best known for his work in conceptual art and collaborative projects.

Harrell Williams is a musician best known for his contributions to the jazz genre and performances with various ensembles.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Harrell, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HarrisonHenryHarveyHankHugoHarlan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Harrell. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Harrell was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Harrell has ranked as high as #2070 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

In the past 5 years the name Harrell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Harrell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Harrell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Harrell.

Year Total Births Boy
2016 7 7
2014 8 8
2010 5 5
2007 5 5
2006 5 5
1998 5 5
1997 6 6
1996 6 6
1995 7 7
1994 8 8
1993 5 5
1992 9 9
1991 11 11
1990 5 5
1989 10 10
1988 10 10
1987 13 13
1986 9 9
1985 14 14
1984 8 8
1983 17 17
1982 15 15
1981 16 16
1980 13 13
1979 11 11
1978 20 20
1977 10 10
1976 20 20
1975 13 13
1974 19 19
1973 12 12
1972 14 14
1971 13 13
1970 20 20
1969 16 16
1968 25 25
1967 20 20
1966 23 23
1965 23 23
1964 25 25
1963 39 39
1962 30 30
1961 32 32
1960 31 31
1959 37 37
1958 28 28
1957 39 39
1956 33 33
1955 44 44
1954 40 40
1953 42 42
1952 51 51
1951 47 47
1950 39 39
1949 41 41
1948 46 46
1947 56 56
1946 54 54
1945 48 48
1944 40 40
1943 33 33
1942 50 50
1941 41 41
1940 50 50
1939 44 44
1938 45 45
1937 44 44
1936 42 42
1935 39 39
1934 49 49
1933 43 43
1932 46 46
1931 32 32
1930 43 43
1929 47 47
1928 54 54
1927 41 41
1926 41 41
1925 50 50
1924 53 53
1923 49 49
1922 38 38
1921 54 54
1920 44 44
1919 29 29
1918 33 33
1917 29 29
1916 31 31
1915 32 32
1914 21 21
1913 16 16
1912 14 14
1911 5 5
1910 8 8
1909 10 10
1908 6 6
1907 6 6
1902 5 5

Top States for Harrell (1985)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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