Malik vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Greek Russian American French Spanish

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Malik Rank #430

Alexis Rank #485

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Malik or Alexis more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Malik and Alexis mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Alexis boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.