Malik vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Malik Rank #430

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Sullivan mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.