Malik vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Malik Rank #430

Mack Rank #499

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Malik or Mack more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Malik and Mack mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Mack boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.