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Sultan vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Jamal mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Sultan and Jamal boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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