Ariel vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Ariel Rank #512

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Malik mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Ariel and Malik boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.