Malik vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Malik Rank #430

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Damien mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Damien boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.