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Jamell

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Pronounced juh-MELL /dʒəˈmɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Jamal/Jamel — from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; handsome; grace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beauty; handsome: Jamell is a form of Jamal. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'juh-MELL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Jamal/Jamel — from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; handsome; grace'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4928 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jamell is a form/spelling of Jamal/Jamel — from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; handsome; grace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'juh-MELL').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, beauty-and-handsome at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jamal means 'beauty; handsome; grace' in Arabic — Jamell is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-MELL').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jamal — routes layered

Variations

JamelJamalJamelle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamell mean?

Jamell is a form of Jamal/Jamel — Arabic 'beauty; handsome; grace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jamell?

It's said juh-MELL /dʒəˈmɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamell a boy or girl name?

Jamell is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamell?

Jamell is a very rare name in the U.S.