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Khalil vs Ibrahim

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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Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Ibrahim Rank #360

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 vs #393 for Khalil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Ibrahim more popular?

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Ibrahim mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin).

Are Khalil and Ibrahim boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Ibrahim is primarily a boy name.

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