Jamal vs Bilal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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Boy #1,182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"moistening, life-giving water"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Pakistani African American Turkish

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Bilal Rank #1,182

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Jamal or Bilal more popular?

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Bilal mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Bilal means "moistening, life-giving water" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamal and Bilal boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Bilal is primarily a boy name.