Khalil vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Khalil Rank #393

Samir Rank #591

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Khalil or Samir more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Samir mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Khalil and Samir boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.