Khalil vs Jamel

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 #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Khalil Rank #393

Jamel Rank #2,858

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Is Khalil or Jamel more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Jamel mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Jamel boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Jamel is primarily a boy name.