Khalil vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Khalil Rank #393

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Khalil or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and King mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Khalil and King boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.