Jewel
Jewel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jewel
- A female given name from English from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century.
- A male given name from English, a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name.
Etymology
From jewel.
How popular is Jewel?
Since 1880, 41,485 girls and 5,243 boys in the U.S. have been named Jewel (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #198 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #410 in 1907. In 2025, 150 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jewel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Jewel FAQ
What does the name Jewel mean?
A female given name from English from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century. A male given name from English, a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name. From jewel.
What is the origin of the name Jewel?
Jewel is listed as a name of English from the noun jewel origin.
How popular is the name Jewel?
Since 1880, 41,485 girls and 5,243 boys in the U.S. have been named Jewel (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #198 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #410 in 1907. In 2025, 150 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jewel a boy or girl name?
Jewel is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (41,485 girls and 5,243 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.