Juel
Juel is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lord is God, or lord, prince (if linked to Breton Judicaël).
Origin and history
Juel is a rare masculine name of French and Breton origin, closely related to the name Joel or the Breton name Judicaël. It has historically appeared as both a given name and a surname in Western cultures. In the United States, it remains a unique choice with steady but low usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
1,073 babies in the United States have been named Juel since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30 %)
- FL (18.8 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- NC (12.5 %)
- NJ (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 324 |
| 2020-2029 | 151 |
Famous people named Juel
- Juel Bestrop: Casting Director
Fun facts
- In spoken U.S. English, Juel is pronounced nearly identically to the noun 'jewel'.
- Some instances of Juel derive from the Old Breton root 'jud-', meaning lord or prince.