Malik vs Dalton

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 #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Dalton Rank #433

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Malik or Dalton more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Malik and Dalton mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Dalton boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.