NAME PROFILE
Jorell
A modern spelling variant of the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' This name suggests a person who is persistent, determined, and possesses a natural ability to adapt and overcome any obstacle with grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 479 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 60%NY — 40%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Jacob Collier (Grammy-winning Multi-instrumentalist) · Jacob Elordi (Actor in Euphoria) · Jacob Riis (Photographer and Social Reformer) · Jacob Tremblay (Actor in Room) · Jacob Grimm (Author of Grimm's Fairy Tales)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JakeJayCobbyJey
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