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Jorel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jor-EL /dʒɔrˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with the -el ending ('God', Hebrew); also the name of Superman's father, Jor-El (pop culture); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: With God: Jorel carries the -el ending ('God'). Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jor-EL').
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningA modern name with the -el ending ('God', Hebrew); also the name of Superman's father, Jor-El (pop culture); no single fixed root; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5752 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519792024

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

Jorel is a modern name built on the Hebrew -el ending, 'God' (as in Gabriel, Uriel) — and is also widely known as Jor-El, the wise Kryptonian father of Superman (routes layered, which we note, including the pop-culture link). A lyrical, modern name in the -el family (said 'jor-EL'; nickname Jo).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, with-God at the (likely) root, and modern.

Did you know? Jorel carries the Hebrew -el ending, 'God' — and is also famous as Jor-El, Superman's Kryptonian father — a lyrical, modern name (which we flag for its pop-culture link and layered routes; said 'jor-EL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jorel/Jor-El — pop-culture; routes layered

Variations

Jor-ElJorellJoriel

Nicknames

Jo

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If you like Jorel…

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Yariel— a fellow -iel boys' name
Uriel— a companion -el boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorel mean?

Jorel carries the Hebrew -el ending, 'God'; it is also Superman's Jor-El. It has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jorel?

It's said jor-EL /dʒɔrˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jorel a boy or girl name?

Jorel is a boy's name.

How popular is Jorel?

Jorel is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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