Malik vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Malik Rank #430

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Reid mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Malik and Reid boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.