Malik vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malik Rank #430

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Wells mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Wells boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.