God will uplift; open; ruler with a spear
Jerrell is an American name likely formed as a blend of Gerald and Jerel or a variant of Jerel. It carries connotations of strength and divine elevation, drawing from Germanic roots meaning 'spear ruler' and Hebrew roots meaning 'God will uplift'.
About 20 boys were named Jerrell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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