Kush vs Kalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

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Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

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Kush Rank #4,566

Kalil Rank #4,637

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 vs #4637 for Kalil.

Is Kush or Kalil more popular?

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 compared to Kalil at #4637 in the United States.

What do Kush and Kalil mean?

Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin). Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Kush and Kalil boy or girl names?

Kush is primarily a boy name. Kalil is primarily a boy name.