Jamal vs Umar

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 #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Umar Rank #1,167

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Jamal or Umar more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Umar mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamal and Umar boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Umar is primarily a boy name.