Kalil vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalil

Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Kalil Rank #4,637

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 vs #4786 for Jarrell.

Is Kalil or Jarrell more popular?

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 compared to Jarrell at #4786 in the United States.

What do Kalil and Jarrell mean?

Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Kalil and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Kalil is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.