Jake vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Jake Rank #423

Malik Rank #430

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Jake or Malik more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Jake and Malik mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Jake and Malik boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.