Malik vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Malik Rank #430

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Jake mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Jake boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.