Malik vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Malik Rank #430

Shane Rank #602

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Malik or Shane more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Malik and Shane mean?

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

Are Malik and Shane boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.