Malik vs Argus

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

Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Argus Rank #14,142

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #14142 for Argus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Argus more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Malik and Argus mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Argus boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.

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