Malik vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Malik Rank #430

Cal Rank #671

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Malik or Cal more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Malik and Cal mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Malik and Cal boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.