BoyEnglish origin2 syllables
Jonquil
Meaning: “jonquil”
About the name Jonquil
Jonquil is a boy name with English roots, meaning “jonquil”.
It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 1993. Since 2000, 67% of US babies named Jonquil were boys.
Etymology
From the English word “jonquil”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Jonquil”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- Not ranked
- In 2015
- Not ranked
- Babies in 2025
- Under 5
Popularity of Jonquil, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Jonquil
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.