Walid vs Kalil

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 #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

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Walid Rank #4,802

Kalil Rank #4,637

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Walid or Kalil more popular?

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Walid and Kalil mean?

Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin). Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Walid and Kalil boy or girl names?

Walid is primarily a boy name. Kalil is primarily a boy name.