What does the name Jewell mean?

Jewell is a girl name of English origin: from the word 'jewel,' a precious gem.

When was the name Jewell most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Jewell peaked in the 1900s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Jewell?

Names similar to Jewell in origin and style include Hazel, Marvel, Kendall, Silence, Mildred.

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Jewell

girl name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

1900s/1920s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

from the word 'jewel,' a precious gem

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1900s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jewell peaked in the 1900s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Jewell

Hazel Marvel Kendall Silence Mildred Audrey

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