Russell vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Russell Rank #368

Malik Rank #430

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Russell or Malik more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Russell and Malik mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Russell and Malik boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.