Arjun vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #583 for Arjun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Khalil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arjun

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If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Khalil mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Arjun and Khalil boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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