UK boy's name
Jerrel
A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "a fair lad".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jerrel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jerrel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jerrel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jerrel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jerrel ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Jerrel.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jerrel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jerrel mean?
The given name Jerrel has its origins in the English language, first appearing in the late 19th century as a variant spelling of the more common name Jerrell. The name itself is believed to be a combination of the Middle English words "ger" meaning "spear" and "rel" derived from the Old French "raille" meaning "rail" or "bar."
Early records show the name Jerrel being used in various parts of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Ireland. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the 1881 British census, where a Jerrel Witherspoon is listed as residing in the county of Gloucestershire.
While the name does not appear to have any direct historical or religious references, there have been several notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jerrel. One such figure was Jerrel Privert, a Haitian politician who served as the interim President of Haiti from 2016 to 2017.
Another notable Jerrel was Jerrel Wilson, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. He was born in 1938 and played for the Chiefs from 1963 to 1966.
In the field of literature, Jerrel Conner was an American author and poet who published several works in the late 20th century, including the poetry collection "Moments of Clarity" in 1994.
Jerrel Quebe was a professional American baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies in the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in 1911 and played in the MLB from 1935 to 1945.
Lastly, Jerrel Hancock was a British actor and playwright who gained recognition for his work in theater productions and television shows in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1943 and had a successful career in the entertainment industry until his passing in 2007.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jerrel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jerrel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jerrel
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jerrel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jerrel in the UK right now?
In 2005, Jerrel was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jerrel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Jerrel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jerrel?
A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "a fair lad".
How many people are called Jerrel in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jerrel across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.