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Malik vs Omar

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

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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #430 for Malik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Omar mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Omar boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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