Khalil vs Hamza

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 #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

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Khalil Rank #393

Hamza Rank #527

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #527 for Hamza.

Is Khalil or Hamza more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Hamza at #527 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Hamza mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Hamza boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.