Malik vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Malik Rank #430

Colby Rank #582

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Malik or Colby more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Malik and Colby mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Malik and Colby boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.