Ellis vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Ellis Rank #273

Malik Rank #430

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Ellis or Malik more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Malik mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Ellis and Malik boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.