Malik vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Malik Rank #430

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and King mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and King boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.