Kyle vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish 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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Kyle Rank #440

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Malik mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Kyle and Malik boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.