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Khalil vs Arjun

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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Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Arjun Rank #583

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #583 for Arjun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Arjun more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Arjun mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Khalil and Arjun boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Arjun is primarily a boy name.

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