Precious stone or delight
A modern English elaboration of the word Jewel, which derives from the Old French 'jouel'. It ultimately traces back to the Latin 'jocus', meaning jest or play, suggesting something that brings joy or delight.
Less common today
Jewelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,824 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author and activist known for 'The Gilda Stories'
