Jessel
Jessel is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,461 in the US, popular nicknames include Jes, Jey, and Jesie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jessel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 174 babies have been named Jessel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jessel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,461 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,461
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Jessel is also used as a boy name, ranked #39000.
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About the Name Jessel
Jessel is a girl name .
Is Jessel a boy or girl name? Jessel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #55,461 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,000. Jessel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jessel is currently ranked #55,461 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jessel include Jes, Jey, Jesie, and Jessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessel include Jessica, Jessie, Jessa, Jesse, Jesslyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis