Muhammad vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Muhammad Rank #245

Malik Rank #430

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Muhammad or Malik more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Malik mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Muhammad and Malik boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.