King vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Malik Rank #430

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #430 for Malik.

Is King or Malik more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do King and Malik mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are King and Malik boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.