Khalil vs Ismael

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 #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

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Khalil Rank #393

Ismael Rank #234

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Khalil or Ismael more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Ismael mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Khalil and Ismael boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.