Jamel vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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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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Jamel Rank #2,858

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Is Jamel or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Jamel and Khalil mean?

Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Jamel and Khalil boy or girl names?

Jamel is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.