Malik vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Malik Rank #430

Kyle Rank #440

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Malik or Kyle more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Malik and Kyle mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Malik and Kyle boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.