Malik vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Malik Rank #430

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Kenneth mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Malik and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.