Khalil vs Muhammad

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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Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 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

Muhammad ___

  • Muhammad Ali
  • Muhammad Hassan
  • Muhammad Ibrahim
  • Muhammad Omar
  • Muhammad Yusuf
  • Muhammad Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

If you choose Muhammad

Ali Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Muhammad mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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