Jamaal vs Waleed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamaal

Boy #3,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, grace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American East African South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,424
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, JJ

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Waleed

Boy #3,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"child, son"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani Saudi Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,340
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jamaal Rank #3,424
Waleed Rank #3,340

Waleed is more popular, ranked #3340 vs #3424 for Jamaal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamaal ___

  • Jamaal Kareem
  • Jamaal Rashid
  • Jamaal Omar
  • Jamaal Hassan
  • Jamaal Malik
  • Jamaal Yusuf

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamaal

Aaliyah Khalil Nadia Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamaal or Waleed more popular?

Waleed is more popular, ranked #3340 compared to Jamaal at #3424 in the United States.

What do Jamaal and Waleed mean?

Jamaal means "beauty, grace" (Arabic origin). Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamaal and Waleed boy or girl names?

Jamaal is primarily a boy name. Waleed is primarily a boy name.

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