Jewell
Meaningjewel · English form of Jewel
Jewell is an English and French girl name meaning “jewel”. It's a form of Jewel, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Famous Jewell
Jewell Loyd
American basketball player (born 1993)
A ready-made answer when someone asks “Jewell, like who?” Jewell Loyd's Wikipedia article is in 21 languages. Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
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Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jewell would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJewell peaked in 1910, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jewell would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJewell has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Jewells, and counting.
- Boy or girlJewell truly works for either: 74% of the 19 babies named Jewell in 2025 were girls, the rest boys.
US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jewell
Jewell is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “jewel”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:English namesFrench names
Other spellings of Jewell
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Jewell
What does the name Jewell mean?
Jewell means “jewel” and comes from English, as a form of Jewel. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mani (“jewel”), Johari (“jewel”), Bijou (“jewel”) and Sukhmani (“jewel of peace”).
What is the origin of the name Jewell?
Jewell is English and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Jewell turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).
Is Jewell a boy or girl name?
Jewell is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Jewell.
How popular is the name Jewell?
Jewell ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1910, when it reached #188. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,166 places.
What names are similar to Jewell?
If you like Jewell, you might also like Jewel, Mani, Johari, Bijou and Sukhmani. Jewel is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jewell?
Jewell is an English and French girl name meaning “jewel”. It's a form of Jewel, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.