Malik vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Malik Rank #430

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Malcolm mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.