Malik vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Malik Rank #430

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Paxton mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Malik and Paxton boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.