Jamal vs Kenan

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 #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Irish American Turkish

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Kenan Rank #1,134

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Jamal or Kenan more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Kenan mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamal and Kenan boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Kenan is primarily a boy name.