Malik vs Muhammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

✓ All Clear

Malik Rank #430

Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Muhammad mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.