Jarrell Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: juh-REL /dʒəˈrɛl/

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: English: Spear ruler; African American: Variant of Gerald

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jarrell is of English origin, derived from the Old French name 'Gerald,' which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ger,' meaning 'spear,' and 'wald,' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' The transition from Germanic to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, leading to the adoption of the name into English as Gerald. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Jarrell, which likely developed as a diminutive or phonetic adaptation of Gerald in English-speaking contexts.

Historically, the name Gerald has been borne by several notable figures, including Gerald of Wales, a 12th-century cleric and chronicler who documented the history and geography of Wales and Ireland. The name also appears in various medieval texts, contributing to its recognition in English literature.

The use of Gerald and its derivatives, including Jarrell, can be traced through various historical documents and records, particularly during the Middle Ages when names often reflected lineage and social status. Culturally, the name Jarrell, like its root Gerald, carries connotations of strength and leadership, resonating with the imagery of a warrior or ruler.

This symbolic association with power and protection has contributed to the name's endurance over centuries. Additionally, the name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of English-speaking societies.

The diminutive form 'Jerry' has also been historically relevant, often used as a familiar or affectionate variant of Gerald, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different forms.

Famous people named Jarrell

In this section, you will find notable people named Jarrell. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jarrell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jarrell Miller is a professional boxer best known for his fights against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.

Jarrell Brantley is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Seeds.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jarrell, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JaredJeremiahJasmineJanelleJaxon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jarrell. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DarrellMarcellTerrellKarellGarettDarnellJarvisJarellTarell

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jarrell was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Jarrell has ranked as high as #1564 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Jarrell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jarrell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jarrell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jarrell.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 12 0
2024 21 21 0
2023 13 13 0
2022 24 24 0
2021 23 23 0
2020 22 22 0
2019 35 35 0
2018 28 28 0
2017 24 24 0
2016 41 41 0
2015 37 37 0
2014 36 36 0
2013 38 38 0
2012 46 46 0
2011 59 59 0
2010 57 57 0
2009 65 65 0
2008 55 55 0
2007 70 70 0
2006 74 74 0
2005 81 81 0
2004 77 77 0
2003 64 64 0
2002 45 45 0
2001 52 52 0
2000 71 71 0
1999 42 42 0
1998 68 68 0
1997 54 54 0
1996 44 44 0
1995 84 84 0
1994 64 64 0
1993 117 117 0
1992 129 129 0
1991 124 119 5
1990 115 115 0
1989 156 156 0
1988 162 156 6
1987 178 172 6
1986 117 117 0
1985 162 157 5
1984 89 89 0
1983 60 60 0
1982 48 48 0
1981 46 46 0
1980 32 32 0
1979 35 35 0
1978 31 31 0
1977 25 25 0
1976 24 24 0
1975 23 23 0
1974 23 23 0
1973 8 8 0
1972 16 16 0
1971 15 15 0
1970 19 19 0
1969 23 23 0
1968 14 14 0
1967 15 15 0
1966 14 14 0
1965 22 22 0
1964 27 27 0
1963 14 14 0
1962 18 18 0
1961 14 14 0
1960 14 14 0
1959 22 22 0
1958 24 24 0
1957 26 26 0
1956 17 17 0
1955 18 18 0
1954 17 17 0
1953 23 23 0
1952 24 24 0
1951 27 27 0
1950 20 20 0
1949 23 23 0
1948 20 20 0
1947 19 19 0
1946 27 27 0
1945 17 17 0
1944 16 16 0
1943 26 26 0
1942 32 32 0
1941 21 21 0
1940 23 23 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 29 29 0
1937 27 27 0
1936 17 17 0
1935 12 12 0
1934 18 18 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 12 12 0
1931 12 12 0
1930 16 16 0
1929 16 16 0
1928 9 9 0
1927 8 8 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 5 5 0
1924 17 17 0
1923 14 14 0
1922 8 8 0
1921 9 9 0
1920 18 18 0
1919 18 18 0
1918 8 8 0
1917 9 9 0
1916 6 6 0
1915 5 5 0
1913 9 9 0

Top States for Jarrell (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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