Adil vs Kadir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adil

Boy #3,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Pakistani Turkish Malaysian Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,180
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Adi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adil Rank #3,180
Kadir Rank #3,283

Adil is more popular, ranked #3180 vs #3283 for Kadir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adil ___

  • Adil Hassan
  • Adil Ali
  • Adil Rahman
  • Adil Kareem
  • Adil Omar
  • Adil Yusuf

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adil

Amir Leila Zara Omar Fatima

If you choose Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adil or Kadir more popular?

Adil is more popular, ranked #3180 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do Adil and Kadir mean?

Adil means "just, fair" (Arabic origin). Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin).

Are Adil and Kadir boy or girl names?

Adil is primarily a boy name. Kadir is primarily a boy name.

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