Jaleel

Meaning of Jaleel

Jaleel means "great" or "exalted." It suggests someone who is respected and admired.

Jaleel has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jaleel

After ranking as high as #947 in 2004, Jaleel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jaleel

• Jaleel White
  Actor, played Steve Urkel
• Jaleel Shaw
  Jazz alto saxophonist
• Jaleel Johnson
  NFL football player
• Jaleel Carrington
  American football defensive tackle
• Jaleel Hakan
  Turkish football player

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Questions about the name Jaleel

What does the name Jaleel mean?

Jaleel means jaleel means "great" or "exalted." it suggests someone who is respected and admired, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jaleel a boy's or a girl's name?

Jaleel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jaleel?

Jaleel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jaleel most popular?

Jaleel peaked at #947 in 2004.