Jewel

Meaning of Jewel

Jewel simply refers to a precious gemstone. It represents something valuable and beautiful.

Jewel has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jewel

After ranking as high as #603 in 2000, Jewel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jewel

• Jewel Kilcher
  Singer-songwriter and actress
• Jewel Belair Howard
  American educator and activist
• Jewel Brown
  American jazz and blues singer
• Jewel Carmen
  American silent film actress
• Jewel Akens
  American pop singer

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Questions about the name Jewel

What does the name Jewel mean?

Jewel means jewel simply refers to a precious gemstone. it represents something valuable and beautiful, and it comes from English origins.

Is Jewel a boy's or a girl's name?

Jewel is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jewel?

Jewel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jewel most popular?

Jewel peaked at #603 in 2000.