UK boy's name
Jorell
A masculine name of possible Hebrew origin meaning "God exalts" or "elevated by God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jorell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jorell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Jorell. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jorell ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Jorell.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jorell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Jorell mean?
The name Jorell is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the early 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of the names Joel and Rell, or possibly a variation of the French name Jorel.
The name Joel has Hebrew roots, derived from the biblical name Yo'el, which means "Yahweh is God." Rell, on the other hand, is a shorter form of the name Reginald, which has Germanic origins and means "counsel power." The combination of these two names may have been an attempt to create a unique and distinctive name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jorell can be found in the 1920 United States Census, where a small number of individuals were listed with this name. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the latter half of the 20th century.
While there are no known historical figures of great significance with the name Jorell, a few notable individuals have borne this name over the years. Jorell Williams, an American professional basketball player, was born in 1981 and played in the NBA for teams such as the Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets.
Jorell Miller, born in 1994, is an American professional boxer who has competed in the heavyweight division. Jorell Rivera, born in 1991, is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League.
Jorell Saterfield, born in 1990, is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations like Bellator MMA and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jorell Klindworth, born in 1991, is a German professional ice hockey player who has played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) and other European leagues.
As a relatively modern name, Jorell has not yet had a significant historical impact or presence in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its unique blend of linguistic influences and growing popularity in recent decades suggest that it may become more widespread in the future.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jorell over time
The chart below shows babies named Jorell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jorell, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jorell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jorell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3822 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3158 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jorell
- 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
Jorell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jorell in the UK right now?
In 2013, Jorell was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jorell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Jorell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jorell?
A masculine name of possible Hebrew origin meaning "God exalts" or "elevated by God".
How many people are called Jorell in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Jorell across the 3 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.