Malick vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

8 High Risk

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Malick Rank #5,343

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5343 for Malick.

Is Malick or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Malick at #5343 in the United States.

What do Malick and Alex mean?

Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Malick and Alex boy or girl names?

Malick is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.