Cal vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Cal Rank #671

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Malik mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Cal and Malik boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.