King vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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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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King Rank #343

Khalil Rank #393

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is King or Khalil more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do King and Khalil mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are King and Khalil boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.