Sean vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Sean Rank #437

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Malik mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Sean and Malik boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.