Malik vs Sage

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 #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Sage Rank #414

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Sage mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Malik and Sage boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.