Mahmoud vs Jamil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,286
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mahmoud Rank #2,286
Jamil Rank #2,396

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahmoud or Jamil more popular?

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Jamil mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahmoud and Jamil boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.

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