Khalil vs Rayan

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 #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

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Khalil Rank #393

Rayan Rank #580

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #580 for Rayan.

Is Khalil or Rayan more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Rayan mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Khalil and Rayan boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.