Malik vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Malik Rank #430

Rio Rank #517

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Malik or Rio more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Malik and Rio mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Malik and Rio boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.