Khalil vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Khalil Rank #393

Jay Rank #397

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Khalil or Jay more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Jay mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Khalil and Jay boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.