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Umar vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Umar Rank #1,167
Jamal Rank #1,183

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Jamal more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Umar and Jamal mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Umar and Jamal boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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