Andre vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dre, Andy

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Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Khalil Rank #393

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 vs #393 for Khalil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andre ___

  • Andre James
  • Andre Louis
  • Andre Michael
  • Andre Rene
  • Andre Leon
  • Andre Pascal

Khalil ___

  • Khalil Darius
  • Khalil Xavier
  • Khalil James
  • Khalil Alexander
  • Khalil Ibrahim
  • Khalil Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Khalil more popular?

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Andre and Khalil mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Andre and Khalil boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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