Kenneth vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish 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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Kenneth Rank #284

Malik Rank #430

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Kenneth or Malik more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Malik mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Kenneth and Malik boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.