Malik vs Zander

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 #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Malik Rank #430

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Zander mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Malik and Zander boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.