Jamel

Jamel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 boys in the United States.

Jamel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jamel

Jamel belongs to the English & American 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, Jamel first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #467 in 1983, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 11,178 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jamel in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#467 in 1983
Peak year
1988
Babies named Jamel in 2024
45
Total since 1880
11,178

Jamel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#809 in 1997
Babies named Jamel in 2022
4
Total since 1996
200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jamel mean?

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

Is Jamel a boy or girl name?

Jamel is a boy name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jamel?

Jamel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jamel?

Jamel first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #467 in 1983, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].