Malik vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Malik Rank #430

Roy Rank #542

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Malik or Roy more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Malik and Roy mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Roy boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.