Jewell
Jewell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jewell
Root meaning: “generous, bountiful”
- A male given name from the Celtic languages transferred back from the surname.
- A female given name from English, of rare usage, variant of Jewel.
Etymology
Medieval/Middle English form of a Breton saint's name, from Old Breton Judicaël "lord" + "generous." The second element is from hael (“generous, bountiful”) and identical to Welsh hael (“generous”) (see that entry for details).
How popular is Jewell?
Since 1880, 29,442 girls and 4,684 boys in the U.S. have been named Jewell (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1906. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jewell
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Jewell FAQ
What does the name Jewell mean?
Jewell traces back to a root meaning "generous, bountiful". A male given name from the Celtic languages transferred back from the surname. A female given name from English, of rare usage, variant of Jewel. Medieval/Middle English form of a Breton saint's name, from Old Breton Judicaël "lord" + "generous." The second element is from hael (“generous, bountiful”) and identical to Welsh hael (“generous”) (see that entry for details).
What is the origin of the name Jewell?
Jewell is listed as a name of Celtic languages transferred back from t origin.
How popular is the name Jewell?
Since 1880, 29,442 girls and 4,684 boys in the U.S. have been named Jewell (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1906. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jewell a boy or girl name?
Jewell is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (29,442 girls and 4,684 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.