Khalil vs Muhammad

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 #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Khalil Rank #393

Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Khalil or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Muhammad mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.