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Jermal

♂ Boy

Pronounced jur-MAL /dʒərˈmɑl/Medium

Meaning: An American form built on Jamal, from Arabic jamal, 'beauty'. The Jer- opening may also reflect the influence of Jermaine. No single route is settled, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name for beauty: Jermal sits in the Jamal family, from an Arabic word meaning 'beauty' (said 'jur-MAL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningAn American form built on Jamal, from Arabic jamal, 'beauty'. The Jer- opening may also reflect the influence of Jermaine. No single route is settled, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13100 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 754

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219692024

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

Jermal belongs to the American family built on Jamal, from Arabic jamal, 'beauty' — a name that spread widely in Black American communities in the twentieth century. The Jer- opening likely reflects the pull of Jermaine. The precise route is uncertain, which we note (said 'jur-MAL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, modern, and warm.

Did you know? Jamal comes from the Arabic word for beauty, and Jermal is one of its American reshapings — nudged, perhaps, by Jermaine. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'jur-MAL').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Jermal — American form of Jamal (Arabic 'beauty'); Jermaine influence; uncertain

Variations

JamalJermaleJermall

Nicknames

JerMal

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Jamal— the Arabic name behind it
Jermaine— the likely pull on the Jer- opening
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jermal mean?

Jermal is an American form built on Jamal, from Arabic jamal, 'beauty'; the Jer- opening may reflect Jermaine. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jermal?

It's said jur-MAL /dʒərˈmɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jermal a boy or girl name?

Jermal is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jermal?

Jermal is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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