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Jewell

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOOL /ˈdʒul/Medium

Meaning: Jewell is an English surname and word name, tied to 'jewel; precious gem' (from Old French joel). It also derives in part from the Breton personal name Judicael, 'generous lord.' Used for both sexes, leaning female historically but present for boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A precious pick: Jewell means 'jewel; gem' as a surname and word name (said 'JOOL'). Warm and shining.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningJewell is an English surname and word name, tied to 'jewel; precious gem' (from Old French joel). It also derives in part from the Breton personal name Judicael, 'generous lord.' Used for both sexes, leaning female historically but present for boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#12872 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318832025

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

Jewell is an English surname and word name tied to 'jewel; precious gem,' from Old French joel. The surname also descends from the Breton personal name Judicael, 'generous lord.' Historically used for both sexes, it carries a warm, shining sense (said 'JOOL').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. today. Rare, warm, and shining.

Did you know? Jewell shines as both a word name - 'a precious gem' - and an English surname. The surname also traces to the Breton Judicael, 'generous lord.' It's used for boys and girls alike (said 'JOOL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Jewell — English word/surname 'jewel'; also Breton Judicael

Variations

JewelJuelJule

Nicknames

JewJules

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jewell mean?

Jewell is a word and surname name meaning 'jewel; precious gem,' also from the Breton Judicael, 'generous lord.'

How do you pronounce Jewell?

It's said JOOL /ˈdʒul/ - one syllable, like 'jewel' said quickly.

Is Jewell a boy or girl name?

Here Jewell is used as a boy's name; historically it has been used for both.

How popular is Jewell?

Jewell is a rare first name for boys in the U.S.

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