Malik vs Ismael

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 #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

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Malik Rank #430

Ismael Rank #234

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Ismael more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Ismael mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Ismael boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.