Malik vs Mohammad

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 #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Malik Rank #430

Mohammad Rank #599

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Is Malik or Mohammad more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Malik and Mohammad mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.