Hughes vs Jerrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic via English

American African-American

15 High Risk

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Jerrell Rank #4,948

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #4948 for Jerrell.

Is Hughes or Jerrell more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Jerrell at #4948 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Jerrell mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jerrell means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic via English origin).

Are Hughes and Jerrell boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Jerrell is primarily a boy name.