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UK boy's name

Larell

A masculine name originated from the Old German name "Larald", meaning "land ruler".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Larell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Larell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Larell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Larell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Larell ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Larell.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Larell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Larell mean?

The name Larell is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "lar" meaning "light" and "el" meaning "god" or "deity". Thus, the name Larell can be interpreted as "light of the gods" or "divine light".

In the ancient Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions, there are references to a high priest named Larell who served in the temple of Inanna, the goddess of love, fertility, and warfare. This is one of the earliest known records of the name's usage.

During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from 2350 BC to 2150 BC, the name Larell gained popularity among the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Larell of Kish, a prominent military commander who led several successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.

In the later centuries, the name Larell found its way into various religious texts and scriptures. In the ancient Zoroastrian texts, there is mention of a prophet named Larell who was revered for his teachings on the duality of good and evil.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Larell. One of the earliest recorded was Larell the Scribe, a renowned scholar from the city of Babylon who lived around 1800 BC and was credited with preserving many ancient texts and legends.

Another significant figure was Larell the Architect, who lived during the reign of the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC). He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments in ancient Egypt.

In the 5th century AD, there was a celebrated poet and philosopher named Larell of Alexandria, whose works explored themes of love, beauty, and the nature of the soul. His writings had a profound influence on the literary and philosophical traditions of the time.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named Larell ibn Ishaq made significant contributions to the fields of algebra, geometry, and celestial mechanics.

In the 12th century, there was a prominent figure named Larell the Crusader, a knight who fought bravely in the Third Crusade and was known for his valiant deeds on the battlefield.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Larell, a name steeped in ancient mythology and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Larell over time

The chart below shows babies named Larell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Larell, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Larell
01234201420182022

Decades

Larell by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Larell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4001 4 1
2010s #4632 3 1

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FAQ

Larell: questions and answers

How popular is the name Larell in the UK right now?

In 2022, Larell was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Larell most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Larell in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Larell?

A masculine name originated from the Old German name "Larald", meaning "land ruler".

How many people are called Larell in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Larell across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.