Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Jurel

Caranx is a genus of tropical to subtropical marine fishes in the jack family Carangidae, commonly known as jacks, trevallies and kingfishes. They are moderate- to large-sized, deep-bodied fishes which are distinguished from other carangid genera by specific gill raker, fin ray and dentition characteristics.

Current Rank
#10,556
Peak Rank
#6,523 (1985)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1985
First Year
2001
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#6523
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jurel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Caranx is a genus of tropical to subtropical marine fishes in the jack family Carangidae, commonly known as jacks, trevallies and kingfishes. They are moderate- to large-sized, deep-bodied fishes which are distinguished from other carangid genera by specific gill raker, fin ray and dentition characteristics.

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The Story of Jurel

Jurel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 5 Jurels were born — ranking #6,523 that year. As of 2026, Jurel ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Jurels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jurel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jurel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jurel

What does the name Jurel mean?
Caranx is a genus of tropical to subtropical marine fishes in the jack family Carangidae, commonly known as jacks, trevallies and kingfishes. They are moderate- to large-sized, deep-bodied fishes which are distinguished from other carangid genera by specific gill raker, fin ray and dentition characteristics.
How popular is Jurel in 2026?
In 2026, Jurel ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jurel most popular?
Jurel reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #6,523 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jurel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jurel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jurel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jurel include Ariell, Brandenn, Camacho. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Ariell
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Brandenn
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Camacho
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Chamroeun
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Connan
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Dandrell
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Distin
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Erkan
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About the name Jurel

Jurel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Jurel's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #6,523. Use the chart and map above to compare Jurel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.