Jamel

Meaning of Jamel

Jamel means "handsome" or "beautiful". It conveys a sense of attractiveness and grace.

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

Popularity of Jamel

After ranking as high as #794 in 2002, Jamel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jamel

• Jamel Debbouze
  French-Moroccan actor and comedian
• Jamel Herring
  American professional boxer
• Jamel White
  American football player
• Jamel Davenport
  American football player
• Jamel Akib
  Trinidadian football player

More Arabic names

Questions about the name Jamel

What does the name Jamel mean?

Jamel means jamel means "handsome" or "beautiful". it conveys a sense of attractiveness and grace, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jamel?

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

When was Jamel most popular?

Jamel peaked at #794 in 2002.