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Jamal vs Dev

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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Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamal or Dev more popular?

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

What do Jamal and Dev mean?

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

Are Jamal and Dev boy or girl names?

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

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