Sorrel \s(or)-rel\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Sorrel), is of Old French and Old German origin. From the plant "surele" which is a derivative of "sur", meaning "sour" in German. This refers to the acid taste of its leaves.

Sorrel has 3 variant forms: Sorel, Sorell and Sorrell.

For more information, see also the related name Burnett.

Baby names that sound like Sorrel are Sarely, Sarelia, Syrilla, Sirilla and Saralee.