What does the name Jewell mean?

The name Jewell means "Precious stone".

What is the origin of the name Jewell?

Jewell is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 11 babies were named Jewell in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jewell is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 11 ↘

All-Time Total: 26,261

Peak Year: 1920

Jewell is derived from the Old French word "jouel," meaning "jewel" or "precious stone." It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.

Jewell (Kilcher) - Singer-songwriter known for hits like "Foolish Games."
Jewell (LaFontant) - First African-American woman to argue before the Supreme Court.
Jewell (Loyd) - Professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm.
Jewell (Young) - Actress known for roles in "Friday" and "The Players Club."
Jewell (Mazique) - Civil rights activist and educator in Mississippi.
Jewell (Jones) - Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
Jewell (McGhee) - Author of children's books like "The Gift of the Sacred Dog."
Jewell (Pace) - Jazz singer and actress in the 1920s.
Jewell (Jackson McCabe) - Founder of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Jewell (Hill) - Former WNBA player and basketball coach.

Girl names closely related to Jewell

Buffy Tamatha Makala Christy Vickie Harlyn Della Tabatha

Boy names closely related to Jewell

Rico Tony Danny Robbie Kennith Ricky Virgil Jerry

Names with similar meaning to Jewell

Gema Gemma Jemma Jewel

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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