Roy vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Roy Rank #542

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Malik mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Roy and Malik boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.