Sorrel

At a Glance: Name: Sorrel – Meaning: the sorrel plant (a tart, sour-leaved herb); also a reddish-brown color – Origin: Old French (via the plant name) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: SOR-uhl

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Sorrel is the name of a tart, sour-leaved herb, and also a reddish-brown color. It comes from Old French by way of the plant name. If you like a name that's rooted in the garden and the color palette, Sorrel fits both.

Meaning & Origin of Sorrel

Meaning: The sorrel plant (a tart, sour-leaved herb); also a reddish-brown color.

Origin: Old French (via the plant name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sorrel

Phonetic: SOR-uhl   IPA: /ˈsɔːrəl/

Popularity of Sorrel

Sorrel is a rare name in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #9595 in 1973, with 5 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #14992, with 6 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1973–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sorrel mean?

The sorrel plant (a tart, sour-leaved herb); also a reddish-brown color. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sorrel)

How do you pronounce Sorrel?

Sorrel is pronounced SOR-uhl (IPA: /ˈsɔːrəl/).

Is Sorrel a popular name right now?

Sorrel peaked at #9595 in 1973 and is ranked #14992 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)

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