| Meaning | founded by God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Je-ri-el |
About Jeriel
Strong yet gentle, this name combines powerful sounds with an approachable feel. The name offers versatility across different life stages, working equally well for a young child as it does for a professional adult. Its relatively uncommon status means it stands out on class rosters and job applications without seeming invented or difficult to understand.
The phonetic structure provides natural nickname possibilities while remaining substantial enough on its own. Parents drawn to this choice often value names that feel established yet fresh, traditional in sound but contemporary in usage.
The name carries well across various accents and languages, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections or multicultural backgrounds. Its two-syllable construction keeps it concise and memorable, while the distinctive "iel" ending adds a touch of elegance that elevates it beyond ordinary choices.
Nicknames for Jeriel
| Jer |
| Riel |
| Jerry |
| Jez |
Famous People Named Jeriel
| Jeriel Cordero | American musician |
| Jeriel Ong | Singaporean chess grandmaster |
| Jeriel Smith | American basketball player |
| Jeriel Forbes | Jamaican sprinter |
| Jeriel Heath | Australian actor |
| Jeriel Baez | Puerto Rican boxer |
| Jeriel Henry | Canadian football player |
| Jeriel DeGuzman | Filipino actor |
| Jeriel Martinez | Mexican soccer player |
| Jeriel Cooper | American artist |
| Jeriel D'Souza | Indian musician |
| Jeriel Bey | American writer |
| Jeriel Johnson | American producer |
| Jeriel Alino | Filipino swimmer |
| Jeriel Taba | Filipino chef |
| Jeriel Mariano | Filipino filmmaker |
| Jeriel Tari | Norwegian chess player |
| Jeriel Pacheco | Puerto Rican actor |
| Jeriel Hakeem | American rapper |
| Jeriel Skeete | Guyanese cricketer |
Characters Named Jeriel
| Jeriel Cross | Character in the video game "Castlevania" |
| Jeriel Ballwin | Character in the novel "The Jeriel Chronicles" by L.H. Thomas |
| Jeriel Abernathy | Character in the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Jeriel Durante | Character in the film "Jeriel's Secret" |
| Jeriel Tanner | Character in the book series "The Jeriel Chronicles" by E.M. Sheehan |
| Jeriel McFarlane | Character in the novel "Jeriel's Promise" by B.L. Wilson |
| Jeriel Blackwood | Character in the fantasy novel "The Jeriel Prophecy" by Maria Herring |
| Jeriel Swann | Character in the TV series "Game of Thrones" |
| Jeriel Moreno | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy" |
| Jeriel Samson | Character in the novel "Jeriel's Redemption" by Nicole M. Davis |
| Jeriel Andrews | Character in the TV series "Stranger Things" |
| Jeriel McCabe | Character in the film "Jeriel's Fate" |
| Jeriel Peralta | Character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Jeriel Hunter | Character in the book series "The Jeriel Trilogy" by Jaye McKenna |
| Jeriel Rios | Character in the movie "Jeriel's Gamble" |
| Jeriel Calderon | Character in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Jeriel Harmon | Character in the book series "The Jeriel Chronicles" by Shawn Ballwin |
| Jeriel White | Character in the film "Jeriel's Legacy" |
| Jeriel Prescott | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Jeriel Rodriguez | Character in the novel "Jeriel's Destiny" by Linda Mooney |