Jamal vs Karam

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

Karam

Boy #1,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generosity, nobility"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Syrian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,372
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jamal Rank #1,183
Karam Rank #1,372

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1372 for Karam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamal or Karam more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Karam at #1372 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Karam mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Karam means "generosity, nobility" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamal and Karam boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Karam is primarily a boy name.

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