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Malik vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Andy Rank #489

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #489 for Andy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Andy more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Malik and Andy mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Andy boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.

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