Jewel
Pronunciation: [ j-OO-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jewel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,404 babies have been named Jewel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jewel is past its peak , currently ranked #12,530 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,530
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Jewel is also used as a girl name, ranked #1404.
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"modern blend name, open meadow"
#12,471 in US
Old French origin
"gentleman of rank, minor nobleman"
#12,434 in US
English (nickname) origin
"ring-wearer, one who wears rings"
#12,499 in US
Hebrew origin
"descent; he who descended"
#12,535 in US
Sanskrit origin
"victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit..."
#12,372 in US
Greek via American English origin
"lord; ruler"
#12,459 in US
Spanish via Latin origin
"man, human being"
#12,336 in US
Latin origin
"Of the bird; one who soars freely. A ..."
#12,444 in US
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About the Name Jewel
Jewel is a boy name .
Is Jewel a boy or girl name? Jewel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,530 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,404. Jewel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jewel is currently ranked #12,530 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jewel include Jew, Jey, Jeie, and Jewkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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