Khalil vs Kairo

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 #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

American African American Arabic

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Khalil Rank #393

Kairo Rank #238

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Khalil or Kairo more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Kairo mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Khalil and Kairo boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.