Malik vs Brantley

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

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Brantley Rank #481

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #481 for Brantley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Brantley more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Malik and Brantley mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Brantley boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.

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