Jorel Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOR-el / /ˈdʒɔːr.ɛl/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Joel

Historical & Cultural Background

Jorel is often considered a modern variant of the name Joel, which has biblical roots. The name Joel appears in the Old Testament as a prophet. Jorel may also be associated with various fictional contexts, particularly in popular culture. Its usage has been influenced by contemporary naming trends.

Trend Summary

Jorel has seen limited popularity in the United States, often appearing as a unique or modern choice.

Similar Names

JorimJorvanJorielJorrenJorickJorlan

Variants

  • Jorell

International Variants

  • Yoel (Spanish)
  • Joël (French)

Famous people named Jorel

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Fictional characters named Jorel

Jorel is the father of Superman in DC Comics, known for his role as a Kryptonian scientist.

Jorel appears in the animated series 'Superman: The Animated Series' as a significant character in Superman's backstory.

Sibling Suggestions

JoelJaredJordanJaxonJaceJett

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jorel was first seen in the United States in 1979. Jorel has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jorel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jorel (2017)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
62%
FL 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197922
198010
198127
198244
198331
198431
198549
198637
198738
198830
198930
199019
199124
199218
199311
199412
199514
199610
199712
199817
199918
200018
200111
200216
200322
200420
200526
200630
200736
200840
200923
201024
201131
201219
201330
201445
201530
201624
201728
201817
201918
202018
202111
202213
202311
202416