Kalil vs Jafar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalil

Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

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Boy #4,632 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing water"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

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Kalil Rank #4,637

Jafar Rank #4,632

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

Is Kalil or Jafar more popular?

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

What do Kalil and Jafar mean?

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

Are Kalil and Jafar boy or girl names?

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