Erik vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Erik Rank #477

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Malik mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Erik and Malik boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.