Malik vs Mohamed

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

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Mohamed Rank #549

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Mohamed more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Malik and Mohamed mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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