UK boy's name
Jurell
Variant of Jerrell, a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin or French.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jurell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jurell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2863, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Jurell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jurell. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jurell ranked #2863 for boys in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Jurell.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jurell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2863
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jurell mean?
The given name Jurell is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Old French word "jor," meaning "day." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries, when it was popularly used in parts of France and neighboring regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurell can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," which dates back to the late 11th century. The poem mentions a character named Jurell, who was a knight in the service of the legendary Frankish ruler Charlemagne.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jurell gained popularity among the French nobility and upper classes. One notable figure from this era was Jurell de Montfort (1480-1543), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Italian Wars and served as the Governor of Piedmont.
In the 17th century, the name Jurell was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of France, such as Provence and Languedoc. A famous example from this time is Jurell de Vauvenargues (1715-1747), a French moralist and philosopher who is renowned for his work "Introduction à la connaissance de l'esprit humain" (Introduction to the Knowledge of the Human Mind).
As the name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way into the English-speaking world. One notable English bearer of the name was Jurell Standish (1584-1656), an English colonist and military officer who played a crucial role in the early settlement of the Plymouth Colony in North America.
Another significant figure with the name Jurell was Jurell Inness (1825-1894), an American landscape painter known for his tonalist style and depictions of the American countryside. His works, such as "The Lackawanna Valley" and "The Delaware Water Gap," are considered masterpieces of 19th-century American art.
While the name Jurell has its roots in the French language, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages over the centuries, ensuring its enduring legacy across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jurell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jurell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jurell
- 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
Jurell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jurell in the UK right now?
In 1996, Jurell was ranked #2863 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jurell most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Jurell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jurell?
Variant of Jerrell, a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin or French.
How many people are called Jurell in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jurell 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.