Abdullah vs Khalid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#782
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abdul, Abdi

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Khalid

Boy #937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal, everlasting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#937
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khali, Kal

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Khalid Rank #937

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 vs #937 for Khalid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Khalid ___

  • Khalid James
  • Khalid Omar
  • Khalid Ibrahim
  • Khalid Malik
  • Khalid Ali
  • Khalid Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Khalid

Zara Amir Leila Hassan Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Khalid more popular?

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 compared to Khalid at #937 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Khalid mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Khalid means "eternal, immortal, everlasting" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Khalid boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Khalid is primarily a boy name.

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