Jamel vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

✓ All Clear

Jamel Rank #2,858

Yaqub Rank #2,949

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Is Jamel or Yaqub more popular?

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Jamel and Yaqub mean?

Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamel and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Jamel is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.