Malik vs Cyrus

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

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #430 for Malik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Cyrus mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Malik and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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