Malik vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Forrest mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Malik and Forrest boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.