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Name Origin

Terrell is a masculine given name of French origin. It is a variant spelling of Thierry, which means 'ruler of the people' or 'kingly.'

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Famous People

Terrell Owens (1973-)

American Football Player

  • 6× Pro Bowl selection
  • 5× First-team All-Pro selection
  • NFL receiving yards leader (2001)
  • NFL receptions leader (2001)

Terrell Davis (1972-)

American Football Player

  • 3× Pro Bowl selection
  • 3× First-team All-Pro selection
  • Super Bowl XXXII MVP
  • NFL rushing yards leader (1998)
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2017)

Terrell Suggs (1982-)

American Football Player

  • 7× Pro Bowl selection
  • 3× First-team All-Pro selection
  • Super Bowl XLVII champion
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2003)
  • NFL sacks leader (2011)

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