Khalil vs Jamal

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 #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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Khalil Rank #393

Jamal Rank #1,183

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Khalil or Jamal more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Jamal mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Jamal boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.