Malik vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Malik Rank #430

Kendrick Rank #479

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Malik or Kendrick more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Malik and Kendrick mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.