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Ibrahim vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ibrahim Rank #360
Khalil Rank #393

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 vs #393 for Khalil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibrahim or Khalil more popular?

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Ibrahim and Khalil mean?

Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Ibrahim and Khalil boy or girl names?

Ibrahim is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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