Malik vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Shepherd mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.