Malik vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Malik Rank #430

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Russell mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Malik and Russell boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.