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At a Glance
- 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
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
JOO-ulIPA /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.
Names Like Jewel
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FAQ
What does the name Jewel mean?
Precious stone/gem. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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