Mack vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Mack Rank #499

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Malik mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Mack and Malik boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.