God will uplift or a blend of Jerome and Mel
Jermel is a modern American name likely created as a rhythmic blend of names like Jerome and Melvin, or as a variant of the Hebrew name Jermaine (Jeremiah), meaning 'God will uplift'. It gained some usage in the late 20th century within African American communities.
Less common today
Jermel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,069 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Undisputed light middleweight world champion boxer
American actor known for roles in Power and Luke Cage
