Malik vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Malik Rank #430

Tariq Rank #1,405

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Is Malik or Tariq more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Malik and Tariq mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Tariq boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.