Malik vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Malik Rank #430

Drew Rank #543

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Malik or Drew more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Malik and Drew mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Drew boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.