Jamal vs Jamel

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 #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamel Rank #2,858

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Is Jamal or Jamel more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Jamel mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamal and Jamel boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Jamel is primarily a boy name.