Malik vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Malik Rank #430

Troy Rank #531

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Malik or Troy more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Malik and Troy mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Troy boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.