Malcolm vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Malik Rank #430

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malcolm or Malik more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Malik mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Malcolm and Malik boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.