Jermal
Jermal Origin and Meaning
Jermal is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Jermaine or Germaine, with the distinctive '-al' ending that became popular in American naming practices in the latter half of the 20th century. The base name Germaine derives from Latin 'germanus' meaning 'brother' or more broadly 'of the same parents.' The modification to Jermal represents the trend toward creating name variations through altered endings. Jermal emerged in American naming records primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, peaking during this period. The name exemplifies the pattern of adapting traditional names with new endings to create distinctive but recognizable variations. While less common than Jermaine, Jermal maintains the same strong consonant sounds and rhythm, giving it a similar phonetic presence while standing as a more unique option.