Azzam vs Cahlil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azzam

Boy #6,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,146
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Zam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cahlil

Boy #6,155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,155
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cahl

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Azzam Rank #6,146
Cahlil Rank #6,155

Azzam is more popular, ranked #6146 vs #6155 for Cahlil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azzam ___

  • Azzam Ali
  • Azzam Omar
  • Azzam Hassan
  • Azzam Ibrahim
  • Azzam Khalid
  • Azzam Yusuf

Cahlil ___

  • Cahlil James
  • Cahlil David
  • Cahlil Emmanuel
  • Cahlil Alexander
  • Cahlil Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azzam

Aisha Omar Fatima Khalid Mariam

If you choose Cahlil

Zara Cyrus Leila Omar Mira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azzam or Cahlil more popular?

Azzam is more popular, ranked #6146 compared to Cahlil at #6155 in the United States.

What do Azzam and Cahlil mean?

Azzam means "determined, resolute" (Arabic origin). Cahlil means "friend, companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Azzam and Cahlil boy or girl names?

Azzam is primarily a boy name. Cahlil is primarily a boy name.

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