What does the name Jewel mean?

Jewel is a girl name of French origin: precious stone.

When was the name Jewel most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Jewel peaked in the 1900s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Jewel?

Names similar to Jewel in origin and style include Hazel, Marvel, Soleil, Chanel, Avril.

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Jewel

girl name

Origin

French

Syllables

Peak era

1900s/2010s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

precious stone

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1900s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jewel peaked in the 1900s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Jewel

Hazel Marvel Soleil Chanel Avril Jolie

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