Jarrel
Jarrel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave with a spear.
Origin and history
Jarrel is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning spear or brave ruler, closely related to Jerald or Jarrell. It gained modest usage in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice given to only a handful of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,019 babies in the United States have been named Jarrel since 1880. It ranks #3664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58.2 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 49 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 332 |
| 1990-2000 | 223 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jare
Fun facts
- Jarrel is a rare spelling variant of the more common surname and given name Jarrell or Gerald.