Malik vs Kaleb

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 #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Malik Rank #430

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Kaleb mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.