Walid vs Jafar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walid

Boy #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #4,632 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing water"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

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Walid Rank #4,802

Jafar Rank #4,632

Jafar is more popular, ranked #4632 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Walid or Jafar more popular?

Jafar is more popular, ranked #4632 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Walid and Jafar mean?

Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin). Jafar means "flowing water" (Arabic origin).

Are Walid and Jafar boy or girl names?

Walid is primarily a boy name. Jafar is primarily a boy name.