Jamal vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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
Nicknames
Suli

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamal ___

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

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamal

Tariq Amara Layla Nadia Kareem

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamal or Sultan more popular?

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

What do Jamal and Sultan mean?

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

Are Jamal and Sultan boy or girl names?

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

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