Malik vs Cayden

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 #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Malik Rank #430

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Cayden mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Malik and Cayden boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.