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Malik vs Cassian

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

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Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Cassian Rank #617

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Cassian more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Malik and Cassian mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Malik and Cassian boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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