Jontel is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria and Benin. It is a unisex name, meaning 'to be thankful' or 'to give thanks'. The name is often shortened to 'Jonte', but it can also be spelled as 'Jonetel'. Jontel has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and meaningful origin.
"The name Jontel has seen varied popularity over these years, with two periods of higher birth rates (1990 and 1992) and a lower one in between (1985)."