Jerrel Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-el //ˈdʒɛr.əl//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Spear ruler; Hebrew: God will uplift

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jerrel is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which translates to "Yahweh will uplift." This name was later adapted into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias. The name made its way into Old French as Jéremie before being anglicized to Jeremiah in English.

The diminutive form Jerrel likely emerged as a modern variation or derivative of Jeremiah, reflecting a trend in English-speaking cultures to create shorter or more distinctive versions of traditional names. Historically, the name Jeremiah is significant due to its biblical roots, as it is borne by a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible, who lived in the 7th to 6th centuries BCE.

Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. His writings, particularly the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations, have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian traditions.

The name has been carried through various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which helped solidify its presence in Western culture. Culturally, the name Jerrel, as a variant of Jeremiah, carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the themes of hope and restoration found in the prophet's messages.

The name has been associated with various historical figures, including saints and scholars, who have contributed to its enduring legacy. The use of Jerrel in contemporary contexts may also draw on these historical associations, emphasizing the qualities of upliftment and divine support that the original Hebrew name embodies.

Famous people named Jerrel

In this section, you will find notable people named Jerrel. 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 Jerrel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jerrel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jerrel J. Hines is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA and overseas.

Jerrel C. McCoy is a professional football player best known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jerrel was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Jerrel has ranked as high as #3112 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, New York, Oklahoma, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jerrel 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 Jerrel 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 Jerrel.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2022 6 6 0
2021 5 5 0
2019 7 7 0
2018 5 5 0
2017 8 8 0
2016 9 9 0
2015 9 9 0
2014 6 6 0
2013 10 10 0
2012 17 17 0
2011 6 6 0
2010 12 12 0
2009 18 18 0
2008 16 16 0
2007 15 15 0
2006 17 17 0
2005 18 18 0
2004 15 15 0
2003 19 19 0
2002 11 11 0
2001 13 13 0
2000 14 14 0
1999 21 21 0
1998 18 18 0
1997 14 14 0
1996 23 23 0
1995 14 14 0
1994 36 36 0
1993 44 44 0
1992 40 40 0
1991 52 52 0
1990 51 51 0
1989 38 38 0
1988 53 53 0
1987 58 58 0
1986 37 37 0
1985 40 40 0
1984 22 22 0
1983 21 21 0
1982 28 28 0
1981 16 16 0
1980 15 15 0
1979 33 33 0
1978 22 22 0
1977 15 15 0
1976 21 21 0
1975 20 20 0
1974 24 24 0
1973 27 27 0
1972 21 21 0
1971 14 14 0
1970 16 16 0
1969 19 19 0
1968 21 21 0
1967 14 14 0
1966 11 11 0
1965 21 21 0
1964 18 18 0
1963 17 17 0
1962 28 28 0
1961 24 24 0
1960 16 16 0
1959 38 38 0
1958 22 22 0
1957 22 22 0
1956 23 23 0
1955 20 20 0
1954 24 24 0
1953 23 23 0
1952 33 33 0
1951 41 36 5
1950 31 31 0
1949 33 33 0
1948 31 31 0
1947 45 45 0
1946 43 38 5
1945 21 21 0
1944 38 38 0
1943 43 43 0
1942 36 31 5
1941 43 38 5
1940 43 43 0
1939 33 33 0
1938 27 27 0
1937 31 31 0
1936 33 33 0
1935 40 34 6
1934 42 42 0
1933 29 29 0
1932 26 26 0
1931 35 35 0
1930 26 26 0
1929 13 13 0
1928 24 24 0
1927 19 19 0
1926 15 15 0
1925 10 10 0
1924 14 14 0
1923 17 17 0
1922 14 14 0
1921 13 13 0
1920 9 9 0
1919 11 11 0
1918 14 14 0
1917 6 6 0
1916 15 15 0
1915 6 6 0

Top States for Jerrel (2001)

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
NY 5
100%