Jay vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

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Jay Rank #397

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Khalil mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Jay and Khalil boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.