Walid vs Khalil

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 #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Walid Rank #4,802

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Walid or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Walid and Khalil mean?

Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Walid and Khalil boy or girl names?

Walid is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.