Khalil vs Jhalil

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 #5,971 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic African American

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Khalil Rank #393

Jhalil Rank #5,971

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #5971 for Jhalil.

Is Khalil or Jhalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Jhalil at #5971 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Jhalil mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Jhalil means "great, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Jhalil boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Jhalil is primarily a boy name.