Jafar vs Kalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jafar

Boy #4,632 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing water"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

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Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

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Jafar Rank #4,632

Kalil Rank #4,637

Jafar is more popular, ranked #4632 vs #4637 for Kalil.

Is Jafar or Kalil more popular?

Jafar is more popular, ranked #4632 compared to Kalil at #4637 in the United States.

What do Jafar and Kalil mean?

Jafar means "flowing water" (Arabic origin). Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Jafar and Kalil boy or girl names?

Jafar is primarily a boy name. Kalil is primarily a boy name.