Jerel

German variation of Gerald

Jerel Origin and Meaning

The name Jerel is a boy's name.

Jerel is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Jerrell, which itself could be a variation of Darrell (from an English surname meaning "open land"). Some linguists suggest it could be a blend of Jerry (diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) and elements of names like Darrell. The name emerged in the United States primarily in the mid-20th century, with increased usage in the 1970s and 1980s. Jerel follows phonetic patterns common in contemporary American naming, with the popular "Jer-" beginning (as in Jerome, Jeremy) and a strong, single-syllable ending. The name has remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Usage patterns show it has been embraced across various communities in the United States, particularly from the 1970s onward.

Jerel Rank in US Top 1000

# 958 in the US

Famous People Named Jerel

• Jerel Worthy American NFL football player
• Jerel McNeal American basketball player
• (Erasmus) Jerel Myers American NFL football player
• Kirk Jerel Randle aka Kirko Bangz American rapper