Malik vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Avery mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Malik and Avery boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.