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Origin: British

Meaning: Of Gerald; Rule of the spear

Your little warrior is sure to need a name to carry with them when they do battle, and Jerrell is a sharp choice! Meaning “ruler of the spear,” Jerrell has English, Welsh and Irish origins. This name has transformed and changed throughout the years, deriving from Old-world names like Gerold, Gerallt, and Gearalt, where it might have been common for people to wield spears and defeat foes. Nowadays, little Jerrell is more likely to be fighting for what's right with their words and actions. Nevertheless, a name like this will help baby Jerry get to the point—figuratively, of course—and face any obstacle head-on and with aplomb.