Khalil vs Yusuf

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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Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Yusuf Rank #476

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #476 for Yusuf.

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

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Yusuf more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Yusuf at #476 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Yusuf mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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