Jerl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jerl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 74 babies have been named Jerl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,092 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,092
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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"defender of men; little saint"
#34,121 in US
Latin origin
"from Laurentum; crowned with laurel"
#34,084 in US
Old Norse via Middle English origin
"a plaything, a source of joy"
#34,106 in US
Hebrew via Middle English origin
"son of Jack, God is gracious"
#34,070 in US
Proto-Germanic origin
"wanderer"
#33,942 in US
Ancient Hebrew/Semitic origin
"God"
#34,273 in US
Arabic origin
"Calm; composed; dignified; of great w..."
#34,102 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis