Malik vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Major Rank #581

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #581 for Major.

Is Malik or Major more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Malik and Major mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Malik and Major boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.