Jewel

Jewel is a female first name of English origin, derived from the word jewel. This name carries the meaning 'the jewel', 'the gemstone', and in a figurative sense also 'the joy'.

What does the name Jewel mean?

The name Jewel is an English first name for women, derived from the word jewel. It means 'the jewel', 'the gemstone', and also 'the joy' in a broader sense. Its roots lie in the Middle English term jewel as well as the Old French jouel, which stands for 'jewel', 'precious or semi-precious stone', 'gemstone', or 'ornamental stone'. The male form Jewel could be a variant of the name Judicael. In the 1980s, the name made its way from English into other languages.

Where does the name Jewel come from?

The origin of the name Jewel is Old English and means 'the jewel'. The Old English term jewel or jouel stands for jewel, precious or semi-precious stone, gemstone, or ornamental stone and comes from Middle English as well as Old French. The language is English.

How do you pronounce Jewel?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Jewel is one syllable to two syllables. Pronounced 'Dzhue-el' [ˈdʒuːəl], the soft onset connects a dark vowel with a bright aftersound. This vowel combination creates a shimmering sound. Jewel thus sounds fine and modern - light, shiny, and distinctive.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Jewel enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Jewel has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,818th. The worldwide popularity and frequency of the name Jewel is reflected in its rankings in various countries over the past years.

Nicknames & pet names

JJ / Jules

Famous people

• Jewel Ahmed (Polish swimmer)
• Jewel Aich (magician from Bangladesh)
• Jewel Akens (singer from America)
• Jewel Carmen (actress from the USA)
• Jewel De'Nyle (film director from America)
• Jewel Ens (American baseball player)
• Jewel Hampton (American soccer player)
• Jewel Hossain (cricketer from Bangladesh)
• Jewel Khan (cricketer from Canada)
• Jewel Kilcher (singer/songwriter)
• Jewel McGowan (American dancer)
• Jewel Mische (Filipino actress)
• Jewel Peterson (tennis player from America)
• Jewel Plummer Cobb (American biologist, president of California State University 1981-1989)
• Jewel Ponferada (Filipino basketball player)
• Jewel Raja Shaikh (soccer player from India)
• Jewel Shepard (actress from the USA)
• Jewel Staite (actress)