Jarel

Q: Is Jarel a boy or girl name?

Jarel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17289, and as a girl name it ranks #26455.

Q: How popular is the name Jarel?

Jarel is ranked #17289 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,289 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jarel is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jarel often also consider Ensley, Burgin, Ann .

Popularity Over Time

#17,289

Current Rank

Peaked 1988 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,289
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Jared #394 Jareth #1811 Jaren #3958 Jarell #4246 Jaret #4537 Jarek #4619

Nicknames

Jar Jay Jarie

Middle Name Ideas

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Jarel Brooks

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Jarel Jayden

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Jarel Dominic

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Jarel Adriel

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Jarel Andrew

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Jarel Diego

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Jarel Charles

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Jarel Damian

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Jarel Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Jarel is also used as a girl name, ranked #26455.

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Similar Names

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Burgin Boy French/Norman Ensley Boy English Demetricus Boy Greek Changa Boy Bantu Ann Boy Vietnamese/Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jarel

Is Jarel a boy or girl name?

Jarel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17289. As a girl name, it is ranked #26455. Jarel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Jarel?

Jarel is currently ranked #17289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jarel?

Common nicknames for Jarel include Jar, Jay, and Jarie.

Is Jarel a common or rare name?

Jarel is an uncommon name, ranked #17289 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jarel

Jarel is a boy name .

Is Jarel a boy or girl name? Jarel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,289 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #26,455. Jarel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jarel is currently ranked #17,289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jarel include Jar, Jay, and Jarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jarel include Jared, Jareth, Jaren, Jarell, Jaret . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.