Find out how popular the first name Jerrel has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jerrel by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jerrel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jerrel.

The history of the first name Jerrel

The given name Jerrel has its origins in the English language, first appearing in the late 19th century as a variant spelling of the more common name Jerrell. The name itself is believed to be a combination of the Middle English words "ger" meaning "spear" and "rel" derived from the Old French "raille" meaning "rail" or "bar."

Early records show the name Jerrel being used in various parts of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Ireland. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the 1881 British census, where a Jerrel Witherspoon is listed as residing in the county of Gloucestershire.

While the name does not appear to have any direct historical or religious references, there have been several notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jerrel. One such figure was Jerrel Privert, a Haitian politician who served as the interim President of Haiti from 2016 to 2017.

Another notable Jerrel was Jerrel Wilson, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. He was born in 1938 and played for the Chiefs from 1963 to 1966.

In the field of literature, Jerrel Conner was an American author and poet who published several works in the late 20th century, including the poetry collection "Moments of Clarity" in 1994.

Jerrel Quebe was a professional American baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies in the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in 1911 and played in the MLB from 1935 to 1945.

Lastly, Jerrel Hancock was a British actor and playwright who gained recognition for his work in theater productions and television shows in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1943 and had a successful career in the entertainment industry until his passing in 2007.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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