Great, noble, or illustrious
Derived from the Arabic name Jalil, it signifies greatness and majesty. It is one of the attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition, often used to denote someone of high status or noble character.
Less common today
Jaleel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #652 in 1994.
American actor famous for playing Steve Urkel
NFL running back
NFL defensive tackle
Professional mixed martial artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
