Raheem vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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Raheem Rank #1,383

Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Is Raheem or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Jamal mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Jamal boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.