Dev 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

Dev Rank #1,401
Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Jamal mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Dev and Jamal boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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