Jelley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Albert Jelley (1894–1966), New Zealand cricket umpire David Jelley MLC. (1871–1907), South Australian trades unionist Derek Jelley (born 1972), former professional rugby union player J.V. Jelley (1856–1950), English artist, president of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists James Jelley (1873–1954), Australian politician and trade unionist Sophie Jelley (born 1972), British Anglican priest Stephen Jelley (born 1982), British auto racing driver Tom Jelley (1926–2014), American football defensive end See also Jell (disambiguation) Jelle Jelly (disambiguation)