Cahlil vs Damere

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Damere

Boy #6,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace-giver, one who pacifies"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,010
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Damy, Mere

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cahlil Rank #6,155
Damere Rank #6,010

Damere is more popular, ranked #6010 vs #6155 for Cahlil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cahlil ___

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

Damere ___

  • Damere James
  • Damere Andre
  • Damere Marcus
  • Damere Lee
  • Damere Wayne
  • Damere Tyrese

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cahlil

Zara Cyrus Leila Omar Mira

If you choose Damere

Deshawn Kamari Javion Zaria Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cahlil or Damere more popular?

Damere is more popular, ranked #6010 compared to Cahlil at #6155 in the United States.

What do Cahlil and Damere mean?

Cahlil means "friend, companion" (Arabic origin). Damere means "peace-giver, one who pacifies" (South Slavic origin).

Are Cahlil and Damere boy or girl names?

Cahlil is primarily a boy name. Damere is primarily a boy name.

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