Jewel

At a Glance: Name: Jewel – Meaning: precious stone/gem – Origin: English (from the common noun 'jewel', in given-name use since the late 19th century, also a surname, Jewell) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JOO-ul

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Jewel is an English name that comes straight from the everyday word for a precious stone or gem, and it's been in use as a given name since the late 1800s (it also shows up as a surname, Jewell). It's pronounced JOO-ul, and it carries a free-spirited, nature-loving feel with a clean, minimalist look on the page.

Meaning & Origin of Jewel

Meaning: Precious stone/gem.

Origin: English (from the common noun 'jewel', in given-name use since the late 19th century, also a surname, Jewell).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jewel

Phonetic: JOO-ul   IPA: /ˈdʒuːəl/

Popularity of Jewel

Jewel hit its peak in 1904, ranking #198 with 229 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had fallen to #1402, given to 159 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jewel mean?

Precious stone/gem. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jewel)

How do you pronounce Jewel?

Jewel is pronounced JOO-ul (IPA: /ˈdʒuːəl/).

Is Jewel a popular name right now?

Jewel peaked at #198 in 1904 and is ranked #1402 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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