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Larell

lah-RELL · of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name influenced by names like La- prefix and Darnell or Dorell

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Larell since 1936

Babies named Larell per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7132019401960198020002020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1930s5
1940s0
1950s0
1960s5
1970s5
1980s56
1990s77
2000s123
2010s91
2020s16

Meaning & origin

Larell is a rare, modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1936. It has never entered the top 1000 and remains an obscure choice, with its peak year in 2009 (when it was given to a handful of babies). The trajectory shows stable, extremely low usage over the decades. The name's origins are unclear, but it likely follows a pattern of combining the La- prefix (fashionable in the mid-20th century) with a syllable from surnames like Darnell. There are no documented top states or famous bearers, reinforcing its status as a fringe, essentially invented name with no deep cultural or etymological roots.

Larell first appeared in U.S. records in 1936, but it remains very rare. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly combining the fashionable La- prefix (as in LaToya or LaShawn) with a syllable reminiscent of surnames like Darnell or Dorell. There is no established meaning or traditional cultural root.

Sibling names for Larell

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Larell mean?
Larell has no established meaning. It is believed to be a modern invented name, possibly combining the La- prefix with elements from names like Darnell or Dorell.
How popular is the name Larell?
Larell is extremely rare. It first entered U.S. records in 1936, but it has never ranked among the top baby names. As of 2025, it remains uncommon.
Is Larell a boy's name or a girl's name?
Larell is overwhelmingly used for boys. In U.S. data, it has consistently been given almost exclusively to males.