Malik vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Malik Rank #430

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Colson mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Malik and Colson boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.