Khalil vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #393 for Khalil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalil ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Liam mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Khalil and Liam boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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