Khalil vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalil

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Theodore mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Khalil and Theodore boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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