Malik vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Malik Rank #430

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Karson mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Malik and Karson boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.