Malik vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Malik Rank #430

Samir Rank #591

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Malik or Samir more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Malik and Samir mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Malik and Samir boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.