Malik vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Malik Rank #430

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Marcus mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Malik and Marcus boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.