Malik vs Bowen

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 #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Malik Rank #430

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Bowen mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Malik and Bowen boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.