Kaleef vs Merril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleef

Boy #25,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successor, deputy, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,896
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Leef, Kale

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleef Rank #25,896
Merril Rank #25,910

Kaleef is more popular, ranked #25896 vs #25910 for Merril.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Kaleef ___

  • Kaleef Ahmad
  • Kaleef Malik
  • Kaleef Jamal
  • Kaleef Hassan
  • Kaleef Omar

Merril ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleef or Merril more popular?

Kaleef is more popular, ranked #25896 compared to Merril at #25910 in the United States.

What do Kaleef and Merril mean?

Kaleef means "successor, deputy, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Kaleef and Merril boy or girl names?

Kaleef is primarily a boy name. Merril is primarily a boy name.

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