Modern invention, possibly related to George or Jor-El
Jorell is a modern American name with ambiguous roots. It is often considered a creative variant of the name George, meaning farmer, or inspired by the fictional Kryptonian name Jor-El from the Superman mythos. Its usage rose slightly in the late 20th century as parents sought unique phonetic blends.
Less common today
Jorell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,943 in 1990.
The biological father of Superman · DC Comics
American actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
