Yaqub vs Jamel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

✓ All Clear

Yaqub Rank #2,949

Jamel Rank #2,858

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Is Yaqub or Jamel more popular?

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Jamel mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Jamel boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Jamel is primarily a boy name.