Demetrius vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demetrius Rank #1,041
Jamal Rank #1,183

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or Jamal more popular?

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and Jamal mean?

Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Demetrius and Jamal boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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