Kieran vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Kieran Rank #441

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Malik mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Kieran and Malik boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.