Alex vs Malick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

8 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Malick Rank #5,343

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5343 for Malick.

Is Alex or Malick more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Malick at #5343 in the United States.

What do Alex and Malick mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Alex and Malick boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Malick is primarily a boy name.