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Troy vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Malik mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Troy and Malik boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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