Royce vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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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Royce Rank #463

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Malik mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Royce and Malik boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.