Tarik vs Wali

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarik

Boy #3,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who knocks at the door, night knocker"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish North African South Asian Muslim

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Boy #3,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"guardian, protector"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic African South Asian

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Tarik Rank #3,346

Wali Rank #3,285

Wali is more popular, ranked #3285 vs #3346 for Tarik.

Is Tarik or Wali more popular?

Wali is more popular, ranked #3285 compared to Tarik at #3346 in the United States.

What do Tarik and Wali mean?

Tarik means "he who knocks at the door, night knocker" (Arabic origin). Wali means "guardian, protector" (Arabic origin).

Are Tarik and Wali boy or girl names?

Tarik is primarily a boy name. Wali is primarily a boy name.