Jamal vs Yazan

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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Yazan

Boy #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, determined"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Jordanian Syrian Palestinian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Zan

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Popularity Comparison

Jamal Rank #1,183
Yazan Rank #1,186

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1186 for Yazan.

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

Yazan ___

  • Yazan Ahmad
  • Yazan Ibrahim
  • Yazan Tariq
  • Yazan Hassan
  • Yazan Ali
  • Yazan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamal

Tariq Amara Layla Nadia Kareem

If you choose Yazan

Tariq Layla Amira Sana Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamal or Yazan more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Yazan at #1186 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Yazan mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Yazan means "steadfast, determined" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamal and Yazan boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Yazan is primarily a boy name.

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