Jarrell vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarrell

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4786 for Jarrell.

Is Jarrell or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Jarrell at #4786 in the United States.

What do Jarrell and Jess mean?

Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jarrell and Jess boy or girl names?

Jarrell is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.