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UK boy's name

Jorel

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "founded by God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jorel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jorel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2022. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jorel. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jorel ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Jorel.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jorel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Jorel mean?

The name Jorel is believed to have originated from a combination of the Hebrew names "Joel" and "Erel." The name Joel is derived from the Hebrew word "Yeho'el," which means "Yahweh is God." Erel, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "the Warrior of God."

The earliest recorded use of the name Jorel dates back to the 16th century, when it was found in Hebrew texts and records. However, its popularity remained relatively low until the 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jorel was Jorel ben Moshe, a Jewish scholar who lived in Poland during the 17th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Talmud and Jewish law.

Another notable figure with the name Jorel was Jorel Halevi, a Sephardic Jewish philosopher and writer who lived in Spain in the 12th century. He wrote extensively on Jewish philosophy and was influential in the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 19th century, Jorel Rosenblum, a Russian-born Jewish writer and journalist, gained prominence for his work in promoting Jewish culture and literature. He was born in 1835 and died in 1919.

In more recent times, Jorel Kube, an American artist and sculptor, has gained recognition for his unique and thought-provoking works. He was born in 1952 and is known for his large-scale public installations.

Jorel Cabeza, a Filipino writer and poet, has also made a name for himself in the literary world. Born in 1977, he has published several collections of poetry and has received numerous awards for his work.

While the name Jorel may not have been as popular as some other names throughout history, it has a rich heritage and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jorel over time

The chart below shows babies named Jorel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jorel, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jorel
01223201420182022

Decades

Jorel by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jorel 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
2020s #4789 3 1
2010s #4632 3 1

Related

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FAQ

Jorel: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jorel in the UK right now?

In 2022, Jorel was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Jorel most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Jorel in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jorel?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "founded by God".

How many people are called Jorel in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jorel across the 2 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.