Jessel
Jessel is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,000 in the US, popular nicknames include Jes, Jey, and Jesie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jessel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 5 babies have been named Jessel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jessel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,000 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,000
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Jessel is also used as a girl name, ranked #55461.
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About the Name Jessel
Jessel is a boy name .
Is Jessel a boy or girl name? Jessel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,000 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,461. Jessel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jessel is currently ranked #39,000 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jessel include Jes, Jey, Jesie, and Jessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessel include Jesse, Jessie, Jessiah, Jess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis