Jerell
Jerell is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear, or a modern blend of Jerry and Darrell.
Origin and history
Jerell is a modern American name created as a variant of Gerald or a blend of Jerry and Terrell. It gained modest usage in the late 20th century in the United States as an alternative spelling of Jarrell or Jerrel. It remains a relatively rare choice for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
1,677 babies in the United States have been named Jerell since 1880. It ranks #3101 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.1 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 521 |
| 1990-2000 | 458 |
| 2000-2010 | 337 |
| 2010-2019 | 159 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Jerell
- Jerell Adams: American football player
- Jerell Sellers: Soccer player
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry
Fun facts
- Jerell arose during the mid-20th century peak of inventing new names by blending traditional prefixes and popular suffixes.
- Unlike classic English names accented on the first syllable, Jerell typically shifts stress to the second syllable.