Gracious
A modern American blend likely combining the name John or Joan with the popular suffix -ell. It carries the same etymological roots as John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Jonell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,871 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional basketball player
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