Malik vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Malik Rank #430

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Stephen mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Malik and Stephen boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.