Malik vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Lewis Rank #435

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Lewis more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Malik and Lewis mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Malik and Lewis boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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