Malik vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Malik Rank #430

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Ellis mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Malik and Ellis boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.