Jamal sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Jamil, Jamar, and Gamal are the closest matches by sound. Most share Jamal's Arabic-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"beauty, handsomeness"
"earth-lover"
"enlightened, bright, intelligent"
"little ancient one"
"the Most Merciful (divine attribute)"
"tall like a palm tree"
"immortal, eternal"
"God is gracious (via James/Jacob etymology)"
"wise, judicious"
"exalted, lofty"
"ruler, authority, power"
"Yahweh has remembered"
"goodness, moral excellence"
"moon"
"adornment, embellishment"
"sir, mister, respected one"
"lush, well-watered, abundant"
"cart maker, transporter"
"elevated, sublime, high"
"attainer, one who gains"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Jamal — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Jamal.
Rhythm: Jamal is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.