Khalil vs Mohamed

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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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Mohamed Rank #549

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #549 for Mohamed.

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Mohamed more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Mohamed mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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