At a glance
- In short
- Gerrell is a strong and distinctive English name meaning "spear rule," with a modern sound and historical roots, making it an excellent choice for any little boy.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,005 in 1986
- First recorded
- 1939
Meaning of Gerrell
Gerrell is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "spear rule." This unique name has been used for baby boys in the United States, particularly in California, with six occurrences in 1989. While it is not a widely popular name, its rarity adds to its appeal for parents seeking a less common yet meaningful name for their son. With its modern sound and historical roots, Gerrell carries an air of strength and individuality, making it an excellent choice for any little boy.
How to pronounce Gerrell
English
- Pronounced juh-RELL /dʒəˈrɛl/
Popularity of Gerrell in the U.S.
Gerrell was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,005 in 1986. It first appears in the records in 1939.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1939–2022 43 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2018–2021) |
| 2017 | 6 | 10,775 | back (not recorded in 2013–2016) |
| 2012 | 6 | 10,770 | ▼ 2,003 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8,767 | ▼ 2,069 |
| 2010 | 12 | 6,698 | ▼ 603 |
| 2009 | 14 | 6,095 | ▲ 2,229 |
| 2008 | 9 | 8,324 | ▲ 591 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8,915 | ▼ 2,011 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6,904 | ▼ 678 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▲ 3,722 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | ▼ 1,305 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | ▼ 2,121 |
| 2002 | 10 | 6,522 | ▼ 2,046 |
| 2001 | 17 | 4,476 | ▲ 2,363 |
| 2000 | 9 | 6,839 | ▼ 1,522 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5,317 | ▲ 3,162 |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | ▼ 2,837 |
| 1997 | 10 | 5,642 | ▼ 1,812 |
| 1996 | 17 | 3,830 | ▲ 222 |
| 1995 | 15 | 4,052 | ▲ 42 |
| 1994 | 15 | 4,094 | ▼ 275 |
| 1993 | 16 | 3,819 | ▲ 295 |
| 1992 | 14 | 4,114 | ▲ 646 |
| 1991 | 11 | 4,760 | ▼ 789 |
| 1990 | 14 | 3,971 | ▼ 766 |
| 1989 | 18 | 3,205 | ▲ 145 |
| 1988 | 15 | 3,350 | ▲ 1,223 |
| 1987 | 9 | 4,573 | ▼ 1,568 |
| 1986 | 16 | 3,005 | ▲ 211 |
| 1985 | 14 | 3,216 | ▲ 1,336 |
| 1984 | 8 | 4,552 | ▼ 1,141 |
| 1983 | 12 | 3,411 | ▼ 129 |
| 1982 | 13 | 3,282 | ▲ 1,227 |
| 1981 | 8 | 4,509 | ▼ 671 |
| 1980 | 10 | 3,838 | ▲ 230 |
| 1979 | 9 | 4,068 | ▲ 486 |
| 1978 | 7 | 4,554 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 7 | 4,418 | back (not recorded in 1975) |
| 1974 | 9 | 3,558 | ▲ 947 |
| 1973 | 6 | 4,505 | ▲ 481 |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | back (not recorded in 1971) |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | back (not recorded in 1940–1969) |
| 1939 | 5 | 3,480 | new |