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Khalil vs Omar

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

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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #393 for Khalil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Omar mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Omar boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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