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Waleed vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Waleed Rank #3,340
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waleed or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Waleed and Khalil mean?

Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Waleed and Khalil boy or girl names?

Waleed is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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