Khalil vs Nasir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nasir

Boy #450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who gives victory"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#450
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Nasir Rank #450

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #450 for Nasir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Nasir more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Nasir at #450 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Nasir mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Nasir means "one who gives victory" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Nasir boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Nasir is primarily a boy name.

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