Reid vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Reid Rank #300

Malik Rank #430

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Reid or Malik more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Reid and Malik mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Reid and Malik boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.