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Mohammad vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammad Rank #599
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Malik mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammad and Malik boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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