Malik vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Malik Rank #430

Sean Rank #437

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Malik or Sean more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Malik and Sean mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Malik and Sean boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.