Malik vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Royce Rank #463

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Malik or Royce more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Malik and Royce mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Malik and Royce boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.