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Jamal vs Amar

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

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jamal Rank #1,183
Amar Rank #1,241

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1241 for Amar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamal or Amar more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Amar mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jamal and Amar boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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