Mohamed vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mohamed Rank #549
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Malik mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohamed and Malik boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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