Jamal vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Jamal or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Khalil mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Jamal and Khalil boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.