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Khalil vs Adan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adan

Boy #496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Adan Rank #496

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #496 for Adan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Adan more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Adan at #496 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Adan mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Adan means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin).

Are Khalil and Adan boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Adan is primarily a boy name.

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