Jamal vs Ryu

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 #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Ryu Rank #1,451

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Jamal or Ryu more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Ryu mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Jamal and Ryu boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.