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Jarrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced jə-REL /dʒəˈrɛl/High

Meaning: From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spear-strong and soulful: Jarrell relates to Gerald/Gerard — 'spear-ruler, spear-brave'. Bold, warm, and modern.
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningFrom a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6971 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jarrell comes from a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule', or hard, 'brave' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, soulful name (poet Randall Jarrell).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, spear-ruler-or-brave at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jarrell relates to Gerald ('spear-ruler') and Gerard ('spear-brave') via Germanic roots — a bold, soulful surname-name (poet Randall Jarrell).
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Jarrell — routes layered

Variations

JarrelJerrellJarell

Nicknames

Jay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarrell mean?

Jarrell relates to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jarrell?

It's said jə-REL /dʒəˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jarrell a boy or girl name?

Jarrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Jarrell?

Jarrell is a rare name in the U.S.

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