Jorel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my light'. It's a variant spelling of the name Jarel, which is also derived from the Hebrew name Jerel. The name Jorel is composed of two elements: 'Yah', meaning God, and 'Or', meaning light. This gives it a luminous and divine quality. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon.
"The name Jorel saw its peak popularity between 1982 and 1985 with around 44 to 49 births per year. However, it gradually declined over the years, with only single-digit births recorded since 2017."