Malik vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Malik Rank #430

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Erick mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Malik and Erick boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.