Khalil vs Richard

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Khalil Rank #393

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Khalil or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Richard mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Khalil and Richard boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.