Amar vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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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
Nicknames
Jay, Mal

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Jamal ___

  • Jamal Kareem
  • Jamal Andre
  • Jamal Deon
  • Jamal Isaiah
  • Jamal Marcus
  • Jamal Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Jamal

Tariq Amara Layla Nadia Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Jamal mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Jamal boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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