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Cassius 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cassius Rank #568
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #568 for Cassius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassius or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Cassius at #568 in the United States.

What do Cassius and Malik mean?

Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Cassius and Malik boy or girl names?

Cassius is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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