Brantley vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brantley Rank #481
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #481 for Brantley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Malik mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Brantley and Malik boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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