Jamel vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Jamel Rank #2,858

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Is Jamel or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Jamel and Kari mean?

Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Jamel and Kari boy or girl names?

Jamel is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.