Khalil vs Chalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Boy #26,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew Turkish Muslim

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Khalil Rank #393

Chalil Rank #26,812

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #26812 for Chalil.

Is Khalil or Chalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Chalil at #26812 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Chalil mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Chalil means "friend, companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Chalil boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Chalil is primarily a boy name.