Jess vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

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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Jess Rank #4,646

Jarrell Rank #4,786

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

Is Jess or Jarrell more popular?

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

What do Jess and Jarrell mean?

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

Are Jess and Jarrell boy or girl names?

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