Khalil vs Rashad

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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Rashad

Boy #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maturity, wisdom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Rashad Rank #1,793

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #1793 for Rashad.

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

Rashad ___

  • Rashad James
  • Rashad Michael
  • Rashad Lee
  • Rashad Wayne
  • Rashad Andre
  • Rashad Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

If you choose Rashad

Darius Malik Tariq Kezia Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Rashad more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Rashad at #1793 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Rashad mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Rashad means "maturity, wisdom" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Rashad boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Rashad is primarily a boy name.

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