Gamal

Gamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2024.

Gamal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gamal

Gamal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gamal first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2233 in 1959, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 491 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gamal in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#2233 in 1959
Peak year
1976
Total since 1880
491

Gamal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2859 in 1997
Babies named Gamal in 2024
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gamal mean?

The meaning of Gamal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gamal a boy or girl name?

Gamal is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Gamal?

Gamal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Gamal?

Gamal first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #2233 in 1959, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.