Ryu vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean

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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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Ryu Rank #1,451

Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Ryu or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Ryu and Jamal mean?

Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Ryu and Jamal boy or girl names?

Ryu is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.