Malik vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Malik Rank #430

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Sterling mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Sterling boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.