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Jerell

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Pronounced juh-REL /dΚ’Ι™ΛˆrΙ›l/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Jarrell/Gerald ('spear-ruler', Germanic) and a Je- + -rell coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Jarrell/Gerald echo: Jerell. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Germanic
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Jarrell/Gerald ('spear-ruler', Germanic) and a Je- + -rell coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11261 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,677

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198819412025

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

Jerell is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” variously echoing Jarrell/Gerald ('spear-ruler', Germanic) and a Je- + -rell coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'juh-REL').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, spear-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jerell is a modern name, variously echoing Jarrell/Gerald ('spear-ruler') and a Je- coinage β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-REL').
Overall data confidence 26%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes layered

Variations

JarrellJerrellJarell

Nicknames

Jer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerell mean?

Jerell variously echoes Jarrell/Gerald ('spear-ruler') and a Je- coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jerell?

It's said juh-REL /dΚ’Ι™ΛˆrΙ›l/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jerell a boy or girl name?

Jerell is a boy's name.

How popular is Jerell?

Jerell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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